Florida beach shooting – live: Four children among nine wounded in mass shooting at Hollywood Broadwalk
At least nine people including a one-year-old baby have been wounded in a mass shooting at Florida’s Hollywood Beach on Memorial Day.
The shooting began at about 6.30pm in the 1200 block of North Broadwalk, and the wounded include four minors between the ages of 1 and 17.
Police spokesperson Deanna Bettineschi said one victim was in surgery late on Monday while the others were stable.
A preliminary investigation suggests that a fight between two groups on the seafront resulted in gunfire, police said. One person has been detained and another suspect is being still being sought.
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.
“Thank you to the good samaritans, paramedics, police and emergency room doctors and nurses for their immediate response to aid the victims of today’s shooting,” Hollywood mayor Josh Levy said in a statement.
Witnesses posted chilling video online showing crowds fleeing the busy Broadwalk after the shooting that took place near a convenience store, a Ben & Jerry’s ice cream store and a Subway sandwich shop.
Manhunt under way to capture second suspect
10:01 , Rachel Sharp
A manhunt is under way to track down a second suspect wanted in connection to the mass shooting that left nine victims – including four children – injured on Memorial Day.
The shooting unfolded at about 6.15pm local time near the beach boardwalk in Hollywood, Florida, on Monday as families and friends gathered to enjoy the holiday.
Police said that a fight is believed to have broken out between two groups on the seafront, which then escalated into gunfire.
At least nine people were injured in the mass shooting, including a one-year-old baby and a 17-year-old.
Hollywood Police Department spokesperson Deanna Bettineschi said that one person has been detained following the incident but a second suspect is now on the run from authorities.
He is described as a Black man with dreadlocks who was wearing a black short-sleeve shirt and camo shorts.
Neither of the two suspects has been identified.
Video shows tourists fleeing Miami beach in terror at mass shooting
09:00 , Namita Singh
A chilling video of the mass shooting at Florida’s Hollywood Beach on Memorial Day has showed people panicking and scrambling for safety.
Nine people were wounded in the shooting in 1200 block of N Broadwalk near the Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort in Miami.
Local reports said several victims were taken to Memorial Regional Hospital and Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. Live cam footage showed people frantically running from the scene after gunshots were heard. Chaos and the fear at the scene are palpable from the video showing beachgoers running away.
My colleague Maroosha Muzaffar has more:
Video shows tourists fleeing Miami beach in terror at mass shooting
Youngest victim a baby, say police
08:30 , Namita Singh
Police say a baby was among the nine people wounded in Monday evening’s shooting in Hollywood, Florida.
Police spokesperson Deanna Bettineschi said four children between the ages of 1 and 17 were hit along with five adults between 25 and 65.
One was in surgery late Monday while the others were stable, she said.
Earlier, a spokesperson for Memorial Healthcare System said nine victims included six adults and three children.
It was not immediately clear if the hospital was counting the 17-year-old as an adult.
Hollywood mayor thanks officials for immediate response
08:00 , Namita Singh
Hollywood mayor Josh Levy issued a statement saying he appreciated the prompt response from police and paramedics following the shooting at Hollywood Beach Broadwalk in Florida.
“Thank you to the good samaritans, paramedics, police and emergency room doctors and nurses for their immediate response to aid the victims of today’s shooting,” he said.
In pictures: Law enforcement officers respond to shooting at Florida beach
07:30 , Namita Singh
Police sets up reunification area
07:00 , Namita Singh
Hollywood police issued an alert urging people to avoid places close to the site of shooting at the popular beach town.
“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,” the department tweeted.
“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
Video shows tourists fleeing Miami beach in terror at mass shooting
06:45 , Namita Singh
A chilling video of the mass shooting at Florida’s Hollywood Beach on Memorial Day has showed people panicking and scrambling for safety.
Nine people were wounded in the shooting in 1200 block of N Broadwalk near the Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort in Miami.
Local reports said several victims were taken to Memorial Regional Hospital and Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.Live cam footage showed people frantically running from the scene after gunshots were heard. Chaos and the fear at the scene are palpable from the video showing beachgoers running away.
My colleague Maroosha Muzaffar has more:
Video shows tourists fleeing Miami beach in terror at mass shooting
Family of victims outside Memorial Regional Hospital
06:30 , Namita Singh
Several family members were seen outside Memorial Regional Hospital hugging and kissing.
9 people were shot. Police say victims were 5 adults and 4 minors.
The youngest victim is a baby.
All in stable condition. @nbc6 #hollywood #shooting pic.twitter.com/Mp9aMr13Qb— Christian Colón (@ColonCJC) May 30, 2023
‘Thousands of people in area when shots were fired’
06:15 , Namita Singh
Police Chief Chris O’Brien said thousands of people were in the area when a fight broke out, and shots were fired. At least dozens of police officers responded, including some who were nearby.
“It’s unfortunate we have law-abiding citizens who come to our beaches and that gets interrupted by a group of criminals,” he said.
Where did the shooting take place?
05:49 , Namita Singh
At least nine people were wounded in a mass shooting at Florida’s Hollywood Beach on Memorial Day.
The incident took place in the area of the 1200 block of N Broadwalk on Monday evening at about 6.30pm near a Ben & Jerry’s ice cream store and a Subway sandwich shop.
Hollywood Beach is a popular beach destination about 11 miles south of Fort Lauderdale and 20 miles north of Miami. The beach was expected to see more visitors than usual with the Memorial Day holiday.
Hollywood mayor thanks officials for immediate response
05:30 , Namita Singh
Hollywood mayor Josh Levy issued a statement saying he appreciated the prompt response from police and paramedics following the shooting at Hollywood Beach Broadwalk in Florida.
“Thank you to the good samaritans, paramedics, police and emergency room doctors and nurses for their immediate response to aid the victims of today’s shooting,” he said.
Youngest victim a baby, say police
05:21 , Namita Singh
Police say a baby was among the nine people wounded in Monday evening’s shooting in Hollywood, Florida.
Police spokesperson Deanna Bettineschi said four children between the ages of 1 and 17 were hit along with five adults between 25 and 65.
One was in surgery late Monday while the others were stable, she said.
Earlier, a spokesperson for Memorial Healthcare System said nine victims included six adults and three children.
It was not immediately clear if the hospital was counting the 17-year-old as an adult.
In pictures: Law enforcement officers respond to shooting at Florida beach
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Witnesses describe shooting near Hollywood in Florida
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Alvie Carlton Scott III said he was on the beach when all of a sudden he heard numerous gunshots go off on the broadwalk near a convenience store, a Ben & Jerry’s ice cream store and a Subway sandwich shop.
He said he hid behind a tree and then fled the area after a police officer told people to run.
Jamie Ward, who was also on the broadwalk, said several young men were fighting in front of the stores when one pulled a gun and started shooting.
Videos posted on Twitter on Monday evening showed emergency medical crews responding and providing aid to multiple injured people.
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Pictures from scene of shooting
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Police give details on suspect still at large
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One person has been detained by police, and officers are searching for a second person they describe as a Black male with dreadlocks who was wearing a black short sleeve shirt and camouflage shorts. Anyone with information is urged to call Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS.
Officials say that incident began with altercation between two groups
02:30 , Graeme Massie
Hollywood officials say that the incident started with an altercation between two groups, which escalated with shots being fired.
The news station says that one person was taken into custody and one suspect may still be on the loose after the incident, reported CBS Miami.
People seen running from scene of shooting on live camera
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Mayor issues statement on shooting
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Mayor Josh Levy took to Facebook to issue a statement on the shooting.
Police warn people to stay away from area where shots were fired
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Florida shooting live blog
01:54 , Graeme Massie
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