A juvenile was transported to the hospital after sustaining a gunshot wound to the leg in a shooting incident yesterday morning in Pompano Beach, according to officials. The Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to reports of the shooting that took place near the 600 block of Northwest 16th Street. Upon arrival, they discovered the injured juvenile, as reported by NBC Miami.
While initial details were sparse, the victim was quickly transported to an area hospital for medical treatment. His condition, at this time, remains undisclosed to the public. Deputies are actively trying to piece together the circumstances of the shooting. They have yet to release additional information regarding the identity or the age of the juvenile, according to a Local 10 news report.
The area of the shooting was examined by detectives with BSO’s Crime Scene and Violent Crimes Units as they began their investigation into the event. The shooting occurred around 10:45 a.m…