88º

Police release image of suspect they say opened fire on Lauderhill Rescue truck

Lauderhill shooting suspect (Lauderhill Police Department)

LAUDERHILL, Fla. – Authorities released new information on Saturday in regard to someone firing a gun at a Lauderhill Rescue Truck.

According to Lauderhill police, officers responded to the 3100 block of Northwest 19th Street on Friday around 4 p.m. in reference to a shooting.

Recommended Videos



Investigators determined that a Black heavy-set male fired several shots at the rescue truck.

No injuries were reported, and no patients were inside the truck at the time of the shooting.

Police said Lauderhill Fire Rescue 30 “sustained significant damage to the engine compartment,” as a result of the gunshots.

Surveillance video captured the man believed to be the suspect wearing a dark shirt and red shorts carrying a firearm while riding a bicycle.

Anyone with information or who thinks they recognize the man is urged to call Lauderhill police at 954-497-4700 or Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS.


About the Author

David Dwork joined the WPLG Local 10 News team in August 2019. Born and raised in Miami-Dade County, David has covered South Florida sports since 2007.

Recommended Videos