LAUDERHILL, FLA. (WSVN) - Drive-by danger in a Lauderhill neighborhood sent an 8-year-old girl to the hospital with a gunshot wound, police said.
According to Lauderhill Police, officers were dispatched to a ShotSpotter alert in the area of Northwest 18th Court and 35th Way, just before 7:50 p.m. on Wednesday.
Investigators said the victim was inside the home with her family when a bullet went through the window and hit her.
7News spoke to neighbor, Willie, who was in his carport when the gunfire rang out.
“When I heard ‘pow,’ this is what I did,” he said as he demonstrated how he crawled away and lay flat on his stomach in order to shield himself.
Residents were unsettled by the senseless act.
“They’re good neighbors. Those were good kids,” Willie said. “All those kids over there, all they do is play. They play together. This ain’t right.”
Paramedics with Lauderhill Fire Rescue transported the girl to the hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening. She is expected to be OK.
If you have any information on this shooting or the whereabouts of the subject or subjects involved, call Lauderhill Police Department at 954-497-4700 or 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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