Shooting during block party leaves man wounded in West Park

WEST PARK, Fla. – A shooting during a block party early Saturday morning left a man wounded in West Park. 

Broward Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Gina Carter said deputies found the man at 4812 SW 20th St., near the Carver Ranches Recreation Center.  

A witnesses said that when he heard the shots about 3 a.m., he thought they were firecrackers. 

The victim was taken to Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood. Carter said his injuries were life-threatening.

Detectives were asking anyone with information to call Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS.