Teen rushed to hospital after overnight shooting in Oakland Park

OAKLAND PARK, Fla. – Deputies are investigating a shooting that occurred early Sunday morning in Broward County.

It happened just before 2:30 a.m. along the 100 block of Northeast 56th Street in Oakland Park.

One neighbor told Local 10 News’ Joseph Ojo that he heard several shots which woke him up early Sunday morning, and other neighbors said they believe the targeted home was being used as an Airbnb, where they said a teenager was shot in an apparent drive by shooting.

Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies quickly responded after the shots were fired.

According to BSO, Oakland Park Fire Rescue personnel also responded and found a male victim who had been shot.

That person was taken by paramedics to an area hospital and was said to be in stable condition.

Deputies said the circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation.


About the Author

Joseph Ojo joined Local 10 in April 2021. Born and raised in New York City, he previously worked in Buffalo, North Dakota, Fort Myers and Baltimore.

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