NEAR FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (WSVN) — Authorities are investigating a reported hit-and-run near Fort Lauderdale that may have also involved a shooting.
A hit-and-run was reported along the 3100 block of West Sunrise Boulevard, Thursday afternoon.
The caller, a woman, was on the phone with 911 was following the vehicle. According to the caller, a black SUV possibly had an armed person inside.
While on the phone with authorities, shots were reportedly fired. Out of fear for her life the caller fled home for her safety.
The SUV involved in the incident was then seen at the 7-Eleven along the 2700 block of West Sunrise Boulevard.
Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies and SWAT responded to a home in the area of Northwest 13th Street and 29th Terrace.
SWAT responded to the residency due to the uncertainty as to if the shoots were fired there or if the driver of a maroon sedan had fired shots.
A woman reportedly answered the door. She exited from the home as deputies searched the house but did not find anyone inside.
No injuries were reported.
At this time, it remains unclear who fired the shots.
Authorities are speaking to the driver of the SUV and the passengers inside the sedan.
Authorities are also speaking to the 911 caller.
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