Caribbean National Weekly

Woman shot during altercation in Lauderhill

By Jovani Davis··1 min read
Woman shot during altercation in Lauderhill
Key Points(5)
  • <strong>LAUDERHILL, Fla.</strong> – Lauderhill police are investigating a shooting that left a woman injured.
  • The incident occurred around 7 p.m.
  • on Monday along Northwest 54th Avenue.
  • According to authorities, a group of teenagers arrived at the scene with the intent to start a fight with residents who were already present.
  • At some point during the confrontation, police said someone pulled out a gun and opened fire, striking a woman.

LAUDERHILL, Fla. – Lauderhill police are investigating a shooting that left a woman injured. The incident occurred around 7 p.m. on Monday along Northwest 54th Avenue. According to authorities, a group of teenagers arrived at the scene with the intent to start a fight with residents who were already present.

At some point during the confrontation, police said someone pulled out a gun and opened fire, striking a woman. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Authorities are continuing their investigation to determine who fired the weapon and the motive behind the shooting.

Anyone with information is urged to call Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS.

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