POMPANO BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - A 16-year-old from North Lauderdale has died and three others have been rushed to the hospital after they were shot in Pompano Beach.
Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies arrived at the scene of the shooting, located near a convenience store along the 1800 block of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, just after 5 p.m., Monday.
“In reference to a victim that is shot and we’re looking for the suspect who is currently on foot,” said a dispatcher over Broadcastify police scanner. “Aviation is en-route.”
According to officials, one of the victims, John Zetrenne Jr., was suffering from a gunshot wound when deputies arrived.
Zetrenne Jr. was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Three others were also shot and transported to local hospitals. Their conditions are unknown at this time.
Deputies told 7News that the group of four were out in front of one of the business in the area when another group approached them and began firing.
Zetrenne Jr.’s father took to Facebook to address his son’s death.
“Words can’t explain how I feel losing my first son…This hurts. I will give anything if I could have been there. Son I remembered the good times the bad times and all the times in between. I miss your presence, your voice, your laughter…RIP JR.”
The area where the four were shot has had a bloody past.
In July, 35-year-old Donelle Hunter was shot and killed by a gunman who was inside his truck. Twenty-four-year-old Jaquan Brown was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in that shooting.
Back in December, at the same corner, surveillance video captured a shootout, which unfolded between one man and a group of men after a verbal argument. Three people were hurt in that incident.
The latest shooting in Pompano Beach happened on Thursday when a 10-year-old boy was shot while walking to his home from the park.
Deputies said that he was at the wrong place at the wrong time.
As of Tuesday afternoon, police have not provided a description of the shooter or shooters, and what the motive is behind the shooting.
If you have any information on this shooting, call Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.
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