Broward County

Person detained after man killed in shooting in Lighthouse Point neighborhood

Lighthouse Point Police officers had responded to a domestic disturbance shortly after 5 p.m. in the 2600 block of Northeast 49th Street, according to the Broward Sheriff's Office

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A man died after a shooting Wednesday in a Lighthouse Point neighborhood, officials said. NBC6’s Briana Nespral reports

Authorities are investigating after a man who was found shot in a Lighthouse Point neighborhood Wednesday night died, officials said.

Lighthouse Point Police officers had responded to a domestic disturbance shortly after 5 p.m. in the 2600 block of Northeast 49th Street, according to the Broward Sheriff's Office.

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They found the man had been shot, and paramedics transported him to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead, BSO said.

Cellphone video showed paramedics pulling a man on a gurney as officers detained a woman and put her in a police cruiser.

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BSO officials confirmed a person was detained for questioning but said no arrests have been made as of Thursday morning.

Officials are still investigating the circumstances of the shooting.

The victim has not been identified.

Check back with NBC6 for updates.

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