It Happened So Fast: Camera Captures Gunfire that Killed Woman in Lauderhill
Shooting Captured on Doorbell Camera
A barrage of gunfire captured on a doorbell camera ended in the death of a woman in Lauderhill on Thursday, a shooting a witness says started with an argument.
Video Shows Yelling and Gunfire
In the Ring camera video, yelling can be heard, followed by several gunshots before cars are seen speeding off in front of a home near NW 7th Street and 34th Terrace.
Police Respond to Shooting
Lauderhill police said they received calls about a shooting in the street around 9:20 p.m. Thursday. When they arrived, they found shell casings all over the neighborhood.
Woman Dies from Injuries
A woman who was shot drove herself to HCA Florida Plantation Emergency Hospital, but she did not survive. She was identified by authorities as 29-year-old Brittany Chatman.
Suspect Still at Large
A suspect in the shooting is still being sought by police.
Community Impacted
NBC6 crews saw at least four bullet holes that pierced through the windows of houses near the scene. A car that was parked outside also had a bullet hole in the passenger side window.
Neighbor Recounts Chaos
A neighbor who called 911 said the house had been raided by police earlier in the day. She described the chaos when she heard the shots.
“I looked in the yard across the street, and I see this woman was talking to this man, and this man started yelling and got angry, and he pulled out a gun and started shooting,” she said. “She got in the car real quick and drove as fast as she can straight down my street… I haven’t seen his face. I don’t know what he looks like, but it happened so fast. He just pulled a gun out and started shooting, bang, bang, bang. And she got in her car and took off.”
Motive Unknown
A motive for the shooting is not yet known.
Call for Tips
Anyone with information should call the Lauderhill Police Department at 954-497-4700 or Broward County CrimeStoppers at 954-493-8477 (TIPS).
Conclusion
The shooting in Lauderhill is a tragic reminder of the senseless violence that can occur in our communities. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Brittany Chatman, and we hope that the suspect is brought to justice soon.
FAQs
* What happened in the shooting?
+ A woman was shot and killed in a shooting that started with an argument.
* Who is the suspect?
+ The suspect is still being sought by police.
* What is the motive for the shooting?
+ The motive is not yet known.
* How can I help?
+ Anyone with information should call the Lauderhill Police Department at 954-497-4700 or Broward County CrimeStoppers at 954-493-8477 (TIPS).
