HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — Police are responding to a shooting near the beach boardwalk in Hollywood, Florida.
Videos posted on Twitter Monday evening showed emergency medical crews responding and providing aid to multiple injured people. It wasn’t immediately clear how many people were injured or what their conditions were.
CBS News in Miami reported that at least nine people were transferred to local hospitals. Three of the victims were minors, according to their sources. The network also reported that at five people were in custody with another suspect possibly still at large.
Police said there would be a heavy presence of officers as the investigation continues. Officials were also setting up an area for family members to reunite.
Hollywood Beach is a popular beach destination about 11 miles south of Fort Lauderdale and 20 miles (32 kilometer) north of Miami. The beach was expected to see more visitors than usual with the Memorial Day holiday.
