BELLE GLADE, Fla. (AP/WSVN) — An 8-year-old girl was killed during a drive-by shooting in South Florida, authorities said.
Deputies responding to reports of a shooting in Belle Glade, Florida Friday night found the girl suffering from a gunshot wound, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
“Our detectives later learned that this was a drive-by shooting that struck and killed the 8 year old,” the sheriff’s office said in a tweet.
No motive or suspect in the incident had been determined, and deputies on Saturday continued to investigate the fatal shooting.
Saturday afternoon, PBSO officials said they are offering a $25,000 reward for information regarding the incident.
If you have any information on this drive-by shooting, call Palm Beach Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $25,000.
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