Lauderdale Lakes

Teenager found shot near park in Lauderdale Lakes: BSO

The shots were fired before 9 p.m. in the 5000 block of Northwest 36th Street

Authorities are investigating after a teenager was shot Tuesday night in Lauderdale Lakes, officials said.

The shots were fired before 9 p.m. in the 5000 block of Northwest 36th Street, not far from Vincent Torres Memorial Park, according to the Broward Sheriff’s Office.

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Deputies and Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue crews responded and found a teenage boy who had been shot. They did not confirm his age.

The victim was rushed to the hospital, and his injury was described as not life-threatening.

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BSO’s Violent Crimes and Crime Scene units responded to investigate.

It was not immediately clear if authorities had a lead on a suspect in the shooting. Anyone with information is asked to contact Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS (8477).

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