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Police: 2 dead, 1 injured after gunfire erupts in Boca Raton

BOCA RATON, Fla. – Authorities in Palm Beach County are investigating a triple shooting that claimed the lives of two people.

It happened on Friday at 365 North Ocean Blvd. in Boca Raton, at a boutique hotel called 365 Ocean.

Police investigate triple shooting in Boca Raton. (WPBF)

According to police, two people were killed in the shooting and a third victim was rushed to a nearby hospital.

The shooting occurred in the parking lot, police said, adding that it appeared to be the result of some kind of a dispute.

Authorities said the suspect left the scene in a car.

Police did not provide any kind of description of the suspect or the vehicle they drove away in.

The identities of the victims have not been released.

Local 10 News affiliate WPBF 25 in Palm Beach County contributed information to this story.


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.

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