HALLANDALE BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - Police are investigating after shots were fired at a South Florida neighborhood, injuring a man.
Hallandale Beach Police arrived to the scene at an apartment building in the area off of Northwest Fifth Terrace, around 2 p.m. Monday.
According to officials, the victim was shot outside of his residence and hit on the side of his torso before being transported to Aventura Medical Center by Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue.
Witnesses said they heard anywhere between 10 and 12 gunshots.
Police were not able to find the shooter, only identified as a man, and they have since cleared the scene.
Karon Harington was one of those who heard the gunfire.
“We heard a couple of shots going off, and honestly don’t really know anything about the shooting,” he said. “We just heard some shots, some screaming, and that was it, pretty much.”
Janell also heard shots.
“At least more than six, maybe,” she said. “You can see the casings are outside. We counted like 11 so far.”
Around two dozen heavily armed deputies, some with police dogs, were seen searching the neighborhood for the suspected shooter.
A school was locked down in the area during the search, which has since been lifted, while keeping residents in the area safe.
“They told us to stay inside for the most part,” said Harington, “but they’re just trying to figure out what’s going on as well.”
The victim’s condition remains unknown, but he remains hospitalized at Aventura Medical Center.
The shooting remains under investigation.
If you have any information on this shooting, call 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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