Seven shot as gunfire erupts on packed Florida boardwalk in Hollywood Beach
At least seven people are shot, including young children, as gunfire erupts on crowded Florida boardwalk, sending crowds frantically fleeing for their lives over Memorial Day weekend
- At least seven people, including a 15-year-old, were shot on a boardwalk in Hollywood, Florida
- A video posted online shows crowds frantically fleeing
At least seven people, including a 15-year-old, were shot on a crowded Florida boardwalk over Memorial Day weekend.
The gunfire began shortly before 8 p.m. Monday in the area of the 1200 block of the North Boardwalk in Hollywood Beach, near Miami.
An online video showed the moment gunfire erupted at the popular hot spot. The crowd frantically dispersed for cover and away from danger when gunfire began to ring out near the Margaritaville resort.
Other videos from the scene showed rescuers treating several victims as they lay along the sand.
A live stream showed a busy boardwalk in Hollywood Beach, Florida, as shooting began
Seven people were shot and video showed first responders helping to treat the injured
The situation has been described as a mass casualty incident.
Hollywood Beach Mayor Josh Levy said so Sun Sentinel South Florida that ambulance personnel were on site and that some victims were taken to hospital.
“It looked like people had been caught in the crossfire. But I can’t verify that,” Levy said.
Police cannot say if they have any suspects in custody.
The beach has seen a rush of visitors for the three-day weekend in recent days.
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