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2 men hospitalized, suspect arrested after double shooting in Tamarac

TAMARAC, Fla. – A double shooting in Broward County is under investigation.

It happened Saturday at approximately 7:17 p.m. along Hampton Hills Boulevard in Tamarac, inside a community just off Commercial Boulevard.

Deputies responded to the area and found two men who had been shot.

They were rushed to a nearby hospital but officials did not provide an update on their condition.

Deputies investigate after 2 men shot in Tamarac

The Broward Sheriff’s Office said one suspect was detained at the scene, and that person has since been arrested.

Deputies identified 30-year-old Basil Nelson as the man taken into custody.

He’s facing several serious charges including attempted felony murder.

The investigation is ongoing.


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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.

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