Florida police warned the public to steer clear of Hollywood Beach amid reports of a mass shooting.
As many as seven individuals may have been shot in the area, according to CBS Miami. A suspect has not yet been named.
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"Please avoid the area of Johnson to Garfield Streets, as well as the Broadwalk, due to an ongoing shooting investigation. Heavy police presence in the area. If you are looking to reunite with a family member, we have set up a reunification area at Johnson St and N Ocean bus loop," the Hollywood, Florida Police Department tweeted.
Please avoid the area of Johnson to Garfield Streets, as well as the Broadwalk, due to an ongoing shooting investigation. Heavy police presence in the area. If you are looking to reunite with a family member, we have set up a reunification area at Johnson St and N Ocean bus loop
— HollywoodFL Police (@HollywoodFLPD) May 30, 2023
Additional details about the incident were not immediately available. The Washington Examiner has contacted the Hollywood, Florida Police Department for comment. Police are expected to brief the press around 9 p.m. local time.
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Beaches in the area have seen a surge in visits amid Memorial Day weekend. Last month, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) signed legislation permitting Floridians to carry concealed firearms without a permit.
This is a breaking story and will be updated.