Authorities are investigating a reported shooting in Pompano Beach on Sunday that left a juvenile hospitalized.
The incident was reported shortly after 4 p.m. in the area of the 1400 block of Northwest 6th Avenue.
Broward Sheriff’s Office officials said deputies and fire rescue crews responded to a shooting call and found the juvenile victim, who was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
There was a large law enforcement presence in the area with a portion of the street closed off with yellow crime scene tape.
Witnesses reported hearing gunshots then seeing a young man or teen running toward them for help before collapsing on the ground.
No other details have been released but the incident remains under investigation.
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