1 injured in shooting in Margate, police say

Man shot several times near Southgate Park

MARGATE, Fla. – A man was shot several times Tuesday night near Southgate Park in Margate. 

Margate police officers were called to a shooting in the area of Southwest 54th Avenue, between Southwest Fourth Street and Sixth Place.

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The officers found the man wounded.

According to Sgt. Lori Eller, the victim was taken to North Broward Medical Center. His condition wasn't immediately known.

Eller said detectives are investigating the shooting.

Anyone with information is asked to call Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS.


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