Fort Lauderdale, FL – In a brazen incident that has left the law enforcement community on edge, two Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) patrol vehicles were struck by gunfire while traveling on Interstate 95 late Wednesday night. The incident occurred near Sheridan Street around 11:40 p.m. as the deputies drove north on the highway.
Incident Details
According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, both deputies felt something hit their marked vehicles and later discovered a single gunshot to the front windshield of each vehicle. Fortunately, neither of the deputies was injured by the gunfire. The impact of the suspected bullet cracked and shattered some glass, as shown in pictures shared by the department.
Immediate Response
BSO immediately launched an investigation into the shooting. Authorities are actively searching for the suspect responsible for this cowardly attack on law enforcement officers. The investigation is described as “active and ongoing,” with detectives working tirelessly to gather evidence and identify the shooter or shooters.