A shooting has injured several people near a busy street in Hollywood, Florida, according to local media reports.
Preliminary information indicates that nine people were taken to hospital, according to CBS. Four of the victims are believed to be minors.
The Hollywood Police Department told tourists not to approach the Hollywood Beach Boardwalk due to a “shooting,” on Twitter Monday night.
Reports of a shooting this evening at Hollywood Beach. This is what the live cam saw at 6:41 p.m
CBS says at least 7 people were shot, according to initial reports. Hollywood urges the public to avoid the area between Johnson and Garfield Street due to an investigation https://t.co/ezSkQWtjIv pic.twitter.com/UP1Xno5fL6
– Joel Franco (@OfficialJoelF) May 30, 2023
Please avoid the Johnson area to Garfield Streets, as well as Broadwalk, due to the ongoing shooting investigation. Heavy police presence in the area. If you’re looking to reunite with a family member, we’ve created a reunion area on the Johnson One Ocean Street bus loop.
– HollywoodFL Police (HollywoodFLPD) May 30, 2023
More details to come.
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