FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – A Fort Lauderdale police officer discharged their gun and struck a suspect after responding to a disturbance at Yacht Home Park & Marina on Wednesday night, authorities confirmed.
Based on Fort Lauderdale Police Division Maj. Patrick Hart, the incident occurred simply earlier than 6:30 p.m. when a property supervisor notified the officer in regards to the disturbance.
Police mentioned the responding officer made contact with the suspect and requested further help.
Shortly after an altercation occurred, police mentioned the officer discharged their gun, hitting the suspect.
Investigators mentioned the suspect was transported to Broward Well being Medical Middle. The situations of each the suspect and the officer haven’t but been launched.
Police additionally confirmed that the officer was unhurt within the incident and has been positioned on paid administrative depart, in accordance with commonplace process, whereas the Florida Division of Regulation Enforcement continues to analyze.
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