A shooting at a Hollywood, Florida, beach boardwalk has left nine people injured on Monday and some of the wounded were taken to a children’s hospital, police said.
Details: Hollywood Police Department spokesperson Deanna Bettineschi said at a news conference that police had detained a suspect but were still searching for another over the shooting, which happened about 6:30pm.
- A preliminary investigation indicated “this was an altercation between two groups that resulted in gunfire,” Bettineschi said.
- Images shared to social media showed people at a crowded beach on Memorial Day running for cover as shots were fired.
- Authorities did not immediately disclose the ages of the victims nor their conditions, but Bettineschi said the patients were taken to the Memorial Regional Hospital and the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.
What they’re saying: Hollywood Mayor Josh Levy said in a statement: “Thank you to the good samaritans, paramedics, police and emergency room doctors and nurses for their immediate response to aid the victims of today’s shooting.”
Videos posted on Twitter on Monday evening showed emergency medical crews responding and providing aid to multiple injured people.
Police said there would be a heavy presence of officers as the investigation continues. Officials were also setting up an area for family members to reunite.
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