POMPANO BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - Authorities are searching for the person or people responsible for a drive-by shooting in a Pompano Beach neighborhood that left a man dead and sent two others to the hospital.
Broward Sheriff’s Office and Pompano Beach Fire Rescue units were dispatched to the scene of the incident near Northwest 19th Street and Sixth Avenue, just after 10:30 p.m., Friday.
According to investigators, the victims were outside a home when subjects opened fire from inside a dark, four-door vehicle, striking the men.
An area resident who asked not to be identified or show his face on camera said he heard at least 20 shots and ducked for cover.
“All I did was just cover my kid, that’s the only thing I could do,” said a witness who asked to remain off camera. “When I hear shots, I just cover my kids.”
Responding deputies arrived to find two men suffering from gunshot wounds. The deputies tried to keep them both alive until paramedics got there.
Paramedics transported the victims to a nearby hospital, where one of them was pronounced dead.
Investigators said the third victim was taken to an area hospital by a private vehicle.
The surviving victims suffered injuries that were not life-threatening.
Back at the scene of the shooting, cameras showed detectives searching for clues as evidence markers were seen on the pavement.
Those who live nearby said they hope the senseless shootings stop.
“Too many dead, these young people have to stop, they have to stop,” said the area resident.
Detectives continue to investigate the shooting.
If you have any information on this shooting or the whereabouts of the subject or subjects involved, call BSO Detective Ryan Schnakenberg at 954-321-4247 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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