Florida: Nine people injured in shooting near beach in Hollywood

The incident took place on Memorial Day with footage showing people running for cover when they heard the gunshots.

People are seen running away as the shooting began (pic: City of Hollywood)

Nine people have been injured in a shooting on a boardwalk by Hollywood Bea, Florida.

Several of the victims were taken to a nearby children’s hospital.

However, authorities have not yet released the ages of the victims who included six adults and three children.

A preliminary investigation has found that an altercation between two groups resulted in shots being fired.

One person has been arrested and another suspect is still being sought.

The shooting happened about 6:30pm on Memorial Day.

One witness, Alvie Carlton Scott III, told Reuters news agency he was on the beach when he heard numerous gunshots go off.

He said he hid behind a tree and then fled the area after a police officer told people to run.

Police said there would be a heavy presence of officers in the area as the investigation continues.

Source: https://news.sky.com/story/florida-nine-people-injured-in-shooting-near-beach-in-hollywood-12892835

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