HALLANDALE BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - A family trip to McDonald’s in Hallandale Beach ends in gunshots.
Gunfire suddenly rang out outside of a McDonald’s parking lot when a father and his 11-year-old daughter were waiting to get their food.
“Two innocent bystanders involved in a situation that had nothing to do with them,” said Captain of Hallandale Beach, Megan Jones.
The incident happened at the McDonald’s in the 800 block of Hallandale Beach Boulevard in Hallandale Beach around 1:35 p.m. on Saturday.
According to police, the mother was inside the McDonald’s to pick up food while the father and daughter waited in the car.
As they waited in the car, police said an altercation occurred in the parking lot.
“We do believe that one of the parties involved was a McDonald’s employee,” said Jones.
That’s when shots rang out in what appears to be an ambush.
“There was an individual coming to McDonald’s, where other people appeared to be waiting for them. As a result of that, there was gunfire that was exchanged,” said Jones. As soon as she heard the incident, she ran outside looking to see if her family was involved and discovered that her husband and her child had been shot.”
Both the father and the daughter were taken to a local hospital in stable condition, as the daughter had to undergo surgery.
7News captured a bullet hole in a black SUV parked outside, with three evidence markers in between the car and the McDonald’s, which was later towed away.
Investigators shut down multiple blocks with crime scene tape wrapped around the McDonald’s.
According to police, the suspects are currently on the run.
“We believe this is an isolated incident. We’re working to resolve the issue and obtain all parties involved,” said Jones.
Anyone with information that may assist detectives is urged to contact the Hallandale Beach Police Department at 954-457-1400. Those who wish to remain anonymous may contact Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS (8477).
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