Police search for woman who fatally shot man in Hollywood

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – A man has died after he was shot by a woman Tuesday morning in Hollywood, authorities confirmed.

The shooting occurred shortly before 9 a.m. in the parking lot of an apartment complex in the 6700 block of Johnson Street.

Schools nearby were briefly put on lockdown and traffic was temporarily diverted, but opened up soon after.

Hollywood police said they do not believe this was a random act.

Sky 10 over scene of Hollywood shooting. (WPLG)

“At this time we do believe this is an isolated incident,” Hollywood police Officer Christian Lata said. “We do believe that the subject and the victim knew each other.”

The man was taken to Memorial Regional Hospital, where he died.

Police are still searching for the woman.

Anyone with further information is asked to call Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-8477.


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