FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – A 14-year-old boy was injured early Thursday morning when gunfire erupted in downtown Fort Lauderdale, police said.
Police said officers responded to a shooting call near the city’s entertainment district, where a large crowd of teenagers had gathered following a teen-focused event at Club Euro, located at 120 Nugent Ave.
Police said someone in a crowd opened fire with at least one bullet striking the teenage boy.
Authorities said medics rushed the teenage to Broward Health Medical Center, where he is expected to survive. The shooter’s identity remains unknown.
Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue transported the victim to Broward Health Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries, according to police.
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Damian Elliston, a nearby resident, expressed concern over the incident.
“It’s definitely scary, you know, it’s scary finding out that it’s happening this close,” Elliston said.
He added, “Things can definitely happen at the drop of a dime, and you never know, you never know what type of day someone is having.”
Authorities said no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting and the investigation remains active.
The Fort Lauderdale Police Department is urging anyone with information about the shooting or culprit to contact them at 954-828-5700.