SHOOTING: 10-Year-Old Boy Shot In Pompano Beach Drive-By-Shooting

by News Desk | Apr 8, 2024 · 2:17 pm | Pompano Beach | 0 comments

10-Year-Old Boy Injured In Pompano Beach Drive-By-Shooting

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A 10-year-old boy was injured in a drive by shooting and detectives from the Broward Sheriff’s Office Violent Crimes Unit are asking for the public’s assistance in locating the shooter and vehicle involved. The incident took place around 6;35 p.m. On Thursday, March 21, near the 300 block of Northwest 18th Avenue in Pompano Beach.

Surveillance footage captured the child playing basketball while crossing the street. A person wearing a green hoodie and black pants on a scooter approached, followed by a gray sedan that passed by and shots were fired.

The video shows the scooter rider falling to the ground while the boy runs away. The car then drove off towards north.

BSO deputies and Pompano Beach Fire Rescue responded to the scene. The child was taken to a nearby hospital with non life threatening injuries. Investigators confirmed no other injuries were reported.

Detectives urge anyone with information about this incident or details about the shooter, vehicle or person involved to reach out to BSO Violent Crimes Detective Brittany Armstrong at 954 321 4888. If you want to keep your identity confidential, reach out to Broward Crime Stoppers at 954 493 TIPS (8477), visit their website at <a href="https://browardcrimestoppers.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">browardcrimestoppers.org</a> or dial **TIPS (8477) from any mobile phone in the U.S.

Tags: Broward Sheriff’s Office | Drive-By Shooting | Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) | Pompano Beach Fire Rescue | Shooting

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