OAKLAND PARK, FLA. (WSVN) - An intense police investigation is underway at the Fort Lauderdale Grand Hotel, located at 4900 Powerline Road, following a Wednesday morning incident where a man barricaded himself.
The situation led to a temporary closure of the street as Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) deputies, and SWAT units worked to resolve the standoff. According to BSO officials, calls came in just before 1 a.m., leading deputies to respond to the scene.
While on the scene, the barricaded subject reportedly fired multiple shots out of a hotel window in the direction of the deputies. After the standoff and additional gunfire from the assailant, BSO SWAT successfully and safely apprehended an adult male shooting suspect.
At around 4 a.m., video footage captured the moments as law enforcement escorted the man in handcuffs.
Fortunately, there were no reports of injuries at this time, as no ambulances were present at the scene. The police presence remains active, with the hotel’s parking lot cordoned off with caution tape.
Authorities are actively working on providing more details regarding the incident.
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