FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - A man died on Wednesday afternoon after he was allegedly struck by a blunt object in Fort Lauderdale.

Fort Lauderdale Police responded to the area of Northwest 14th Street and 23rd Avenue at around 11:30 a.m.

Investigators believe an altercation occurred between the man and another person before the victim was struck with a blunt object.

Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue transported the victim to the hospital, but he later succumbed to his injuries.

Fort Lauderdale Police detectives are investigating this incident as a homicide and have detained two people.

The identity of the victim has not been released nor has a suspect been named.

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