Police-Involved Shooting in Fort Lauderdale Leaves One Dead
Incident Details
One person was killed on Sunday afternoon after an officer fired their weapon in Fort Lauderdale, according to officials. The incident occurred at approximately 3 p.m. at 3100 Davie Blvd.
What Led to the Shooting
Police attempted to pull the man over for a traffic stop, but when he got out of the vehicle, officers believed he had a gun and an officer opened fire. The man was transported to Broward Health Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Identification and Investigation
The man’s identity has not been released. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is expected to take over the investigation, which is standard procedure in police-involved shootings.
Witness Account
A neighbor who lives nearby, Kevin Forbes, described hearing the gunshots. “We were outside and we heard like about eight shots went off,” he said. “Then we started hearing police cars and stuff.” Forbes provided a vivid account of the incident, recalling the rapid succession of shots: “Boom, boom, boom, boom, straight eight shots. No pausing nothing, just straight eight shots.”
Officer’s Status
The officer who fired their weapon has been placed on paid administrative leave, a standard procedure in such cases.
Developing Story
This is a developing story, and more information will be released as it becomes available.
FAQs
* Who was killed in the shooting?
The man’s identity has not been released.
* What was the officer doing at the time of the shooting?
The officer was attempting to pull the man over for a traffic stop.
* What happened after the shooting?
The man was transported to Broward Health Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries.
* What is the status of the officer involved?
The officer has been placed on paid administrative leave.
* Who is investigating the incident?
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is expected to take over the investigation.
