Broward

Man Killed, Victim Hospitalized After Shooting Near Fort Lauderdale

Broward Sheriff's Office deputies were at the scene in the 1400 block of Northwest 27th Avenue after reports of a shooting just before 3 a.m.

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Authorities are investigating a shooting near Fort Lauderdale that killed one man and sent a second victim to the hospital early Monday.

Broward Sheriff's Office officials said deputies responded to a ShotSpotter alert in the 1400 block of Northwest 27th Avenue in unincorporated Central Broward shortly before 3 a.m.

Deputies found one man shot and he was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity wasn't released.

A second shooting victim, who was also not identified, was taken to an area hospital where their condition was not released.

Investigators did not say if one of the victims was the original shooter in the incident and said an investigation continues.

Residents said they heard around 20 gunshots going off, which isn't uncommon for the area.

"I definitely feel there could be more done as far as gun violence," said resident Steven Archer.

Anyone with information is asked the call Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS.

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