Investigation ongoing after officer/deputy-involved shooting in Lauderhill

LAUDERHILL, Fla. – A police officer and deputy-involved shooting in Broward County is under investigation.

Leer en español

It happened around 6 p.m. Wednesday along the 4100 block of Northwest 21st Street in Lauderhill.

Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies and Lauderhill police officers were all at the scene late into the evening, appearing to focus on a two-story apartment building.

Authorities said the shooting occurred “during a proactive joint law-enforcement investigation involving BSO and Lauderhill Police.”

The law enforcement officers and deputies were approached by two armed men, authorities said, which led to an apparent altercation in which a Lauderhill police officer and BSO deputy opened fire.

One person was struck by gunfire and rushed to Broward Health Medical Condition. His or her condition has not been released.

Multiple firearms were recovered at the scene, deputies said.

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement will investigate the shooting.


About the Author
Terrell Forney headshot

Terrell Forney joined Local 10 News in October 2005 as a general assignment reporter. He was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, but a desire to escape the harsh winters of the north brought him to South Florida.

Loading...

Recommended Videos