CORAL SPRINGS, FLA. (WSVN) - A woman has been hospitalized, and another person was detained by police after shots rang out near a strip mall in Coral Springs.
According to authorities, the shooting occurred in the alleyway behind a shopping center located at 7751 W Sample Road on Thursday.
Upon arrival, officers found a woman suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. She was transported to Broward Health North with serious injuries.
7Skyforce hovered over the scene where there appeared to be a white van that had crashed head-on into a gray sedan. Steps away from the two vehicles were pieces of medical equipment left behind by first responders.
Cellphone video provided by 7News viewer captures the moment a gunshot is fired in the alley, followed by a woman screaming.
Moments before, a man in an orange shirt is seen stepping out of the white van and walking toward the other vehicle, then stepping out of view. It’s unclear what, if any, role that individual had in the shooting that transpired immediately after.
Surveillance video from the area also captured the sound of several gunshots ringing out.
Authorities said they have a person of interest in custody.
Investigators focused heavily on the two vehicles, with bullet holes peppering the windows of the gray sedan and another window shattered. Shell casings were also scattered across the ground near both vehicles.
Hunt Elementary School, located near the strip mall, was placed on lockdown out of precaution.
Justin, an employee at a nearby business, told 7News he was going about his day when he noticed a large commotion outside.
“I was just working, taking care of the customers, when all of a sudden, I saw a bunch of cops just rolling in,” he said.
Justin was one of many workers at the strip mall who were left stunned by what was happening steps from their workspace.
“A lot of people just, like, crowding in and, like, gets running, I got worried, I just went outside and asked what’s happening and I just heard that someone just got shot,” he said. “Pretty surprised. I’ve been working here for six years, so it’s the first time this happened.”
The investigation spanned hours, stretching late into the night as detectives gathered every clue to piece together what had occurred.
The exact circumstances that led up to the shooting remain unclear.
The nature of the relationship between the victim and the individual in custody is also unknown. The victim’s condition is not known.
Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the Coral Springs Police Department at (954)344-1800.
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