Nine injured in shooting near beach in Hollywood, Florida
Published:Monday | May 29, 2023 | 10:07 PM
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (AP) — Nine people were injured Monday evening when gunfire erupted along a boardwalk in Hollywood, Florida, sending people frantically running for cover along the crowded beach on Memorial Day.
Several of the victims were taken to a children's hospital, police spokesperson Deanna Bettineschi said.
However, authorities have not yet released the ages of the victims.
The nine victims included six adults and three children, according to Yanet Obarrio Sanchez, a spokesperson for Memorial Healthcare System.
All of the victims were in stable condition, she said.
A preliminary investigation shows that an altercation between two groups resulted in gunfire, police said.
One person has been detained and another suspect is still being sought.
The shooting happened about 6:30 p.m. on the boardwalk near a convenience store, a Ben & Jerry's ice cream store and a Subway sandwich shop.
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