POMPANO BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - An apparent murder-suicide in Pompano Beach has left a man and a woman dead, authorities said.
Broward Sheriff’s Office and Pompano Beach Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the shooting near North Pompano Beach Boulevard and Northeast Third Street, just before 12:30 p.m. on Thursday.
According to deputies, two people were found with apparent gunshot wounds.
Investigators said the man opened fire on the woman before turning the gun on himself.
Investigators said the woman was pronounced dead on scene, and the man was transported to a local hospital where he later died.
Pictures obtained by 7News show deputies placing handcuffs on the man before they took him to the hospital.
Witnesses said the shooting in broad daylight was scary.
“All I heard was like three or four shots,” said a female witness. “I saw that it was something serious once I saw all the cops pulling in, one after another.”
“I saw the body on the ground. Like, ‘Oh my God, that girl must’ve – what happened?'” said another witness.
“We have a condo here. We visit here often. We’ve never seen anything bad happen here at all,” said a third witness.
Detectives have not identified the victims or specified their relationship.
Authorities said this is an isolated incident, and there is no threat to the community, as they continue to investigate what led up to the shooting.
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