PEMBROKE PINES, FLA. (WSVN) - Several bullets struck an occupied house in Pembroke Pines, Thursday morning.
According to Pembroke Pines Police, officers responded to a call regarding gunfire in the area of the 7700 block of Northwest Fifth Street, just before 1 a.m. Investigators soon discovered that several bullets were fired at the home during a drive-by shooting.
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At the time of the shooting, police said the home was occupied. However, no one sustained any injuries.
One neighbor shared her experience after she was woken up by the sound of gunshots.
“I was sleeping, and I heard – it was 12:30 a.m., almost 1 o’clock in the morning – a car, and I heard what sounded like fireworks,” said Celia Sanchez. “It was maybe like three or four – like pop, pop, pop. I thought it was just kids with fireworks and a car just ran really fast, and we just went to sleep.”
The owner of the home shot up was shaken up and is now seeking answers as to who did it and why.
“What did I think it was? I don’t know, they called me telling me this was happening,” said Edwin Martinez.
Martinez said three people were inside the home at the time of the shooting.
Police believe the subject or subjects fled the area in a vehicle.
As for the neighbors, they said security will be ramped up around their home.
The investigation into who opened fired on the home continues.
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 $3,000 reward.
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