LAUDERHILL, FLA. (WSVN) - One woman was hospitalized after an incident occurred at a club in Lauderhill, police said.
It happened in the parking lot of Lallos, located near 1400 N. State Road 7 around 2 a.m., Wednesday morning.
“1400 State Road 7. Calls advising [unclear],” said a dispatcher over the Broadcastify police scanner.
The Lauderhill Police Department arrived at the scene and observed a crowd disassembling in the area. The Criminal Investigation Division and Crime Scene Investigators also responded to the scene to conduct a further investigation.
There was a ticketed event at the club to celebrate Jamaican Independence Day.
Nineteen-year-old Onelia Morgan, who was at the club, found herself caught in the chaos as dozens ran for their safety. Her mother, Ingrid Morgan, told 7News that her daughter had to get 20 stitches in her foot after stepping on glass.
“When I walked in there was a pool of blood all over the floor,” said Ingrid.
“She goes, ‘Mom I made it,’ and I go. ‘Thank God. Thank God she made it,'” said Ingrid.
7News spoke with Onelia once she was released from the hospital.
“Something tells me to grab our bags and as soon as reached for them, I’m slammed into the gate,” she said. “Somebody was climbing over. My friend said they were pushing her head down trying to get out. Glass breaks, my foot gets sliced open. I heard screaming and I’m just looking. There’s a lot of commotion. The DJ’s music was still playing so you don’t really hear it.”
Oneila recalled another woman being injured as well.
“There was another lady who got shot. Police said in the back of her leg, but she’s going to be OK as well,” she said.
Oneila assumed she was safe to enjoy herself and celebrate her Jamaican heritage, but the unfolded events would prove otherwise.
“With 10 or five different security guards, I would think I’d be safe to enjoy myself, but I guess not,” she said. “I am traumatized, like I don’t want to go to another party again.”
It is unclear what led to the panic at the restaurant.
In May of 2023, three people were shot at the club during a holiday party. Luckily, they all survived.
7News followed up with Lauderhill Police concerning the second victim.
According to police, a preliminary investigation revealed that an adult female did sustain an injury. She told police that she saw a gun and was grazed.
Due to the woman’s report, police are proceeding with her being the victim of a shooting.
Management at Lallos are disputing the facts of the police reports.
If you have any information on this crime, 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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