Police said a group of people confronted another in the courtyard area of the complex, where gunfire ensued
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BREAKING NEWS: Five people taken to hospital after gunman opens fire at an apartment complex in Fort Lauderdale leaving one with life threatening injures

  • At least five people, including two juveniles, have been taking to hospital after being shot on Wednesday night at an apartment complex in Fort Lauderdale
  • The shooting happened before 8:40 p.m. at the Broward Gardens apartment complex off Northwest 19th Street and 29th Avenue
  • One adult has suffered life threatening injuries, police are still investigating 

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At least five people, including two juveniles, have been taking to hospital after being shot on Wednesday night at an apartment complex in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

The shooting happened before 8:40 p.m. at the Broward Gardens apartment complex off Northwest 19th Street and 29th Avenue. 

Police said a group of people confronted another in the courtyard area, where gunfire ensued.

Five people were taken to Broward Health Medical Center, police said. One adult had life-threatening injuries, while the rest of the victims had non-life-threatening ones.

Police said a group of people confronted another in the courtyard area of the complex, where gunfire ensued

Police said a group of people confronted another in the courtyard area of the complex, where gunfire ensued

Police said a group of people confronted another in the courtyard area of the complex, where gunfire ensued

At least five people, including two juveniles, were shot Wednesday at an apartment complex in Fort Lauderdale, police said

At least five people, including two juveniles, were shot Wednesday at an apartment complex in Fort Lauderdale, police said

At least five people, including two juveniles, were shot Wednesday at an apartment complex in Fort Lauderdale, police said

Two juveniles were among the victims, police said. Officials didn’t release exact ages or identities. 

A woman who lives in the apartment complex and said she witnessed the shooting told Local 10 News that some of the victims were juveniles. 

She said she helped one of the victims who was shot in the leg, saying: ‘It’s scary and I’m ready to move. 

‘This is ridiculous. We can’t even let out kids outside and feel safe, because every day there’s shooting and you’re scared to let your kids outside.’

Authorities are working to locate suspects involved in the shooting. 

A large police presence was seen in the area following the shooting on Wednesday night

A large police presence was seen in the area following the shooting on Wednesday night

A large police presence was seen in the area following the shooting on Wednesday night

Police said a group of people confronted another in the courtyard area, where gunfire ensued

Police said a group of people confronted another in the courtyard area, where gunfire ensued

Police said a group of people confronted another in the courtyard area, where gunfire ensued

Fort Lauderdale Chief of Police, Patrick Lynn addressed the media during a press conference.

He said: ‘Our investigation has revealed that at approximately 8:40 p.m. this evening, a group of people gathered in the courtyard… a second group of people confronted them as a result gunfire ensued and now we have five people confirmed in the hospital.’

‘We are actively pursuing all investigative leads.; 

This is a developing story.

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