2 people hospitalized after overnight shooting near Las Olas

Police arrest man following double shooting in Fort Lauderdale

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. ā€“ Two men were hospitalized after a shooting near Las Olas.Ā 

Police told Local 10 News the men were suffering from non-life-threatening injuries.Ā 

The shooting happened at the Shato Bar onĀ Southwest Second Street in Fort Lauderdale at approximately 3:30Ā Sunday morning. Ā 

Witness Xavier Oliver said a crowd of people on a Saturday night suddenly went into a panic.

"The next thing you heard was pop-pop," said Oliver. "And then after the pop-pop happened, people started scattering, jumping off the (second floor) railing onto the awning."

Police said they placed one man under arrest.

An investigation is ongoing.Ā 


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About the Author

David Dwork joined the WPLG Local 10 News team in August 2019. Born and raised in Miami-Dade County, David has covered South Florida sports since 2007.

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