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Fatal Drive-By Shooting Leaves One Dead and Four Injured in Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, Florida – On Friday, tragedy struck Fort Lauderdale as one person lost their life and four others sustained injuries in a suspected drive-by shooting. The incident occurred in the evening, prompting a swift response from law enforcement officers. Upon arriving at the scene, officers and emergency crews found five men suffering from gunshot wounds. All victims were rushed to Broward Health Medical Center, with one individual tragically succumbing to their injuries. Police reported …

Teenage Girl Arrested for Allegedly Killing Grandmother in Lauderdale Lakes

LAUDERDALE LAKES, Fla. – In a shocking and tragic incident, a 14-year-old girl has been accused of the murder of her grandmother in South Florida, as revealed by authorities on Tuesday. The Broward Sheriff’s Office shared in a news release that the teenager was taken into custody following a medical examiner’s determination that the death of 79-year-old Yevheniia Koval was a homicide. The devastating discovery occurred after deputies and emergency responders were called to a …

Man Arrested for Fatally Shooting 13-Year-Old Girl in North Lauderdale

NORTH LAUDERDALE, Fla. – A tragic incident unfolded in North Lauderdale when a 13-year-old girl was killed by a gunshot, leading to the recent arrest of a 22-year-old man linked to the crime. The Broward Sheriff’s Office reported that on August 21, 2023, Samyiah James was shot at a residential neighborhood on SW 74th Avenue at 10:42 p.m. Despite efforts to save her life, James succumbed to her injuries shortly after the incident. Authorities revealed …