FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - A gunman triggered a teen tragedy. Now, the search is on for the shooter.
Fort Lauderdale Police returned to the scene Tuesday, as they continued their search for clues.
The shooting happened Monday at around 4:15 p.m. after Fort Lauderdale Police responded to the scene at Northwest 12th Street and 11th Avenue.
Witnesses in the area told 7News they heard gunfire coming from the street.
Once at the scene, they found the victim, a 15-year-old. He was transported to Broward Health Medical Center as a trauma alert.
Ultimately, the teen would succumb to his injuries at the hospital.
At the crime scene, a car appeared to have been shot at least twice and a gun was seen laying on the road.
The victim has not been identified, and police said he did not live in the neighborhood, nor did the shooting appear to be drug or gang-related.
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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