FLAMINGO GARDENS, Fla. — A teenager is in critical condition following a shooting early Friday morning in the Flamingo Gardens area, according to local authorities.
Police say the incident occurred shortly before 1 a.m. off Montgomery Avenue, where a verbal altercation between the teenage victim and another male reportedly escalated into violence. The disagreement is believed to have been over money.
During the confrontation, the suspect pulled out a firearm and fired multiple rounds in the direction of the teen, striking him several times. The victim, whose identity has not been released, sustained serious injuries and was transported to the hospital in a private vehicle. He is currently listed in critical condition.
Investigators are actively working to identify and locate the suspect involved. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the shooting to come forward as the investigation remains ongoing.
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