DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. – The Broward County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting in Deerfield Beach that left one man dead Saturday night.
According to police, the shooting happened just after 7:15 p.m. near the 900 block of SW 14th St. BSO deputies and Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue responded to the scene, where they said they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound.
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Paramedics transported him to a nearby hospital for treatment, where he died, authorities said.
Investigators say another man fled the scene and was apprehended with assistance from BSO’s K-9, Aviation, and T.I.T.A.N. (Threat Intervention Tactics Analytics Network) Units.
BSO’s Crime Scene and Homicide Units also responded to the scene. Police are now investigating the motive behind the shooting.
The identity of the victim and possible suspect have yet to be released.