9 people shot and injured in Hollywood, Fla.
Posted May 29, 2023 9:23 pm.
Police are responding to a shooting near the beach boardwalk in Hollywood, Florida.
Videos posted on Twitter Monday evening showed emergency medical crews responding and providing aid to multiple injured people. Hollywood Police noted that nine people were injured. Their conditions are unclear.
A suspect was in custody, and another is being sought, officers said at the scene.
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (AP) — Police: 9 people injured in shooting near beach in Hollywood, Florida; 1 person detained by police, another still sought.
— Rob Gillies (@rgilliescanada) May 30, 2023
Police said there would be a heavy presence of officers as the investigation continues. Officials were also setting up an area for family members to reunite.
Hollywood Beach is a popular beach destination about 11 miles (17 kilometres) south of Fort Lauderdale and 20 miles (32 kilometres) north of Miami.
The beach was expected to see more visitors than usual with the Memorial Day holiday.
