Florida

Overnight shooting in Oakland Park results in one person injured and hospitalized

Oakland Park, Florida – Broward County authorities are actively investigating the circumstances of a shooting that took place in the early hours of Sunday. The incident unfolded shortly before 2:30 a.m. on the 100 block of Northeast 56th Street, situated in the heart of Oakland Park.

Several shots have been fired

One resident recounted the ordeal to Local 10 News reporter Joseph Ojo, stating, “he heard several shots” that abruptly disturbed his sleep that Sunday morning. Additional neighborhood sources, preferring to remain anonymous, expressed suspicions that the residence at the center of the gunfire might have been operating as an AirBnb.

They disclosed to Local 10 News’ Joseph Ojo that a young individual fell victim to what seemed to be a drive-by shooting.

Check also: Get rid of your prescription drugs on Saturday during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Responding with haste after the incident was reported, Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies, alongside Oakland Park Fire Rescue personnel, found a young male suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was promptly attended to by paramedics and transported to a nearby hospital, where he was reportedly in stable condition.

While details are scant, deputies have confirmed that the probe into the shooting is ongoing as they work to unravel the events that led to this act of violence.

Alfred Duncan

Alfred Duncan is a freelance journalist and local reporter based in Coral Springs. As a beach lover, he only wants to be close by the ocean. Alfred reports for MDMH Coral Springs and writes columns for multiple national magazines.

Recent Posts

Due to fifteen violations, the Bawarchi Biryanis restaurant was ordered to close

Coral Springs, Florida - After a complaint prompted a health inspection, Bawarchi Biryanis was closed…

15 hours ago

During Teacher Appreciation Week, Coral Springs businesses are offering discounts in honor of educators

Coral Springs, Florida - During Teacher Appreciation Week, the City of Coral Springs is providing…

2 days ago

Coral Springs residents and Comcast square off over above-ground service boxes in neighborhood

Coral Springs, Florida – When Comcast Telecommunications Company started building an all-fiber network in Coral…

3 days ago

Governing Board Chair of Imagine Broward receives charter educational award

Coral Springs, Florida - The Florida Consortium of Public Charter Schools has awarded the 2024…

4 days ago

More than a dozen district track and field champions come from Coral Springs

Coral Springs, Florida - Scary Fils won both the 1600 meters and the 4 x…

5 days ago

Chewy to Open 2nd Vet Care Clinic in South Florida at The Walk of Coral Springs

Coral Springs, Florida - With a new clinic in The Walk of Coral Springs, Chewy,…

6 days ago