LAUDERHILL, Fla. – A heavy police presence was seen in Lauderhill on Monday as officers searched for multiple suspects.
Police said those suspects bailed out of a vehicle and ran away after a crash in the area of Northwest 34th Avenue and 5th Street.
It happened just before 5 p.m. Monday.
“It sounded like a big cannon went off and I could tell it was a car crashing” said resident Ashley Battle.
According to authorities, the suspects were involved in a shooting that took place in Lauderdale Lakes earlier in the day.
Broward Sheriff’s deputies in full tactical gear were on hand to assist Lauderhill police with the search.
A perimeter was set up as authorities searched by ground and, with the help of a helicopter, by air.
One man was located and taken to Broward Health to be treated for multiple gunshot wounds. Moments later, three others were taken into custody, but the search continued for additional armed criminals.
Deputies asked those who live in the area to remain in their homes during the active search.