Suspect is BLACK with Dreads: BREAKING: Mass Shooting in Hollywood, Florida — updated to 9 People Reportedly Shot

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BREAKING: Mass Shooting in Hollywood, Florida — 7 People Reportedly Shot​

By Kyle BeckerMay 29, 2023Updated:May 29, 2023
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In a devastating incident on the bustling Hollywood Beach Boardwalk in Hollywood, Florida, a mass shooting has taken place, leaving several individuals injured. According to preliminary reports, a minimum of seven people have been shot. Despite the identification of a suspect, law enforcement authorities have not yet taken the individual into custody.
The incident sent shockwaves through the popular beachfront promenade, known for its vibrant atmosphere and recreational activities. Eyewitnesses describe scenes of chaos and confusion as the sound of gunfire pierced the air, shattering the tranquility that typically engulfs the coastal community.
🚨BREAKING: Mass Shooting In Hollywood
📍#Hollywood / #Florida
Reports indicate a mass shooting has taken place on the Hollywood Beach Boardwalk in Hollywood, Florida.
Preliminary reports indicate at least 7 people have been shot.
A suspect has been identified but is not yet… pic.twitter.com/bwuEqhYW7N
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) May 29, 2023

Local authorities swiftly responded to the distressing situation, deploying a significant police presence to the area. Emergency medical personnel were dispatched to provide immediate aid and transport the wounded to nearby hospitals. The full extent of the victims’ injuries remains unclear, but the authorities are working diligently to ensure their safety and well-being.
The Hollywood, Florida police put out an advisory in the aftermath of the mass shooting reports.
“Please avoid the area of Johnson to Garfield Streets, as well as the Broadwalk, due to an ongoing shooting investigation,” the police said. “Heavy police presence in the area. If you are looking to reunite with a family member, we have set up a reunification area at Johnson St and N Ocean bus loop.”
Please avoid the area of Johnson to Garfield Streets, as well as the Broadwalk, due to an ongoing shooting investigation. Heavy police presence in the area. If you are looking to reunite with a family member, we have set up a reunification area at Johnson St and N Ocean bus loop
— HollywoodFL Police (@HollywoodFLPD) May 30, 2023

“Media staging area will be at the south end of Michigan Street and N Ocean,” the police added.
There are reports describing the alleged suspect.
DEVELOPING: Suspect is a black male with dreads; not yet in custody pic.twitter.com/zx295fBjNx
— Intel Point Alert (@IntelPointAlert)
May 29, 2023

As the investigation unfolds, law enforcement officials have identified a suspect connected to the shooting. However, the individual remains at large, prompting an intensified search effort to bring them to justice. Authorities have called on the public to remain vigilant and report any relevant information that could aid in the apprehension of the suspect.
#BREAKING: Another Video surfaces online of people running for cover following a mass shooting in Hollywood Beach, #Florida pic.twitter.com/JH2aLn7psk
— Vandell Cooks ✭ (@All_Cake88) May 30, 2023

Community leaders and officials have expressed their deep condolences to the victims and their families, vowing to support them during this challenging time. The incident has sparked renewed discussions on gun violence and public safety, prompting calls for stricter measures to prevent such tragic events in the future.
The Hollywood Beach Boardwalk, typically bustling with locals and tourists alike, now stands as a somber reminder of the urgent need for greater security and protection in public spaces. The community is united in grief, as residents come together to support one another and demand better security to prevent further acts of violence.
The authorities have urged anyone with information regarding the shooting to contact the local police department’s dedicated hotline.
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Gunfire erupts at South Florida beach, multiple people shot​

Police in Hollywood, Florida, urged the public to stay away from the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk area as the investigation into the shooting continued.

May 29, 2023
Gunfire suddenly erupted on a packed beach in Hollywood, Florida, on Monday as people walked along a beach drive in South Florida celebrating Memorial Day.
Police said at least nine people were shot, and one suspect was detained. Three children were among the injured.
Police said they were still searching for an additional suspect after a 9 p.m. EST press conference on Monday.
Police said the gunfire appears to have started following an altercation between two groups.
Police urged the public to stay away from the area of Johnson Street and Garfield Street as they investigated the shooting, telling the public there was a heavy police presence in the area.
A reunification area was set up so that families and others could find each other. Chaos was seen caught on a security camera, where sounds of gunfire could be heard blasting through music as people ran.
Reports from local media initially said that at least seven people were shot, including a 15-year-old. That number later increased to nine, police confirmed. All nine people suffered gunshot wounds and were taken to local hospitals.
It was unclear if the gunfire came from one area, and if there were multiple suspects. Reports said one of the victims was shot at the 1200 block of N. Broadwalk, which is near the Margaritaville Hollywood Beach resort.
 

FBI seeking photos, videos to identify suspects in Florida Memorial Day beach shooting​


Published: May. 31, 2023 at 8:58 AM MST|Updated: 19 hours ago

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (AP) — The FBI is looking for any photos and videos that could help identify suspects in a Memorial Day shooting at a popular Florida beach promenade in which nine people were wounded, including a 1-year-old child.
The FBI issued a statement Wednesday asking for people to upload any visual evidence from the shooting to a page on their website.
“When the FBI has established digital media tip lines in the past, the public responded with a tremendous volume of information that is then reviewed by investigators,” the bureau statement said.
Authorities are searching for three suspects in the shooting, which police said began as a group of people fought in front of a busy stretch of shops on the Hollywood Oceanfront Broadwalk around 7 p.m. Monday.
Two 18-year-old men involved in the altercation have been arrested on firearms charges, police said. Five handguns have been recovered, including one that was reported stolen in the Miami area and another in Texas, they said.
The shooting happened during busy holiday weekend festivities at the popular beach destination just south of Fort Lauderdale.
Police spokesperson Deanna Bettineschi said four children between the ages of 1 and 17 were hit, along with five adults between 25 and 65. Six of those who were shot were hospitalized in stable condition and three were released after treatment.
The names of those wounded have not been released.
 
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