At least nine people, including children, were hospitalized Monday after an altercation ended in gunfire on the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk, police said.
Hollywood Police said they received calls about multiple people being shot near Johnson Street after two groups got into an argument, which resulted in gunfire.
Nine shooting victims – including four children ages 1-17 – were taken to Memorial Regional Hospital and Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. Five adults between the ages of 25-65 were also hospitalized.
One of the victims underwent surgery, while the others are in stable condition, according to the police.
Several people were injured in the Memorial Day shooting on the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk, NBC6 has the team coverage
The police detained a person of interest and said another person is at large.
Memorial Healthcare System spokeswoman Yanet Obarrio Sanchez told NBC6 up to five victims were being treated at Memorial Regional Hospital’s trauma center.
“It’s a fluid situation,” Sanchez said.
There were no details on their conditions or ages, but “a couple of minors” were treated, Sanchez said.
People are asked to avoid the area from Johnson to Garfield Streets as well as the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk.
“Thank you to the good samaritans, paramedics, police and emergency room doctors and nurses for their immediate response to help the victims of today’s shooting,” Hollywood Mayor Josh Levy said in a Facebook post.
Video from a live feed of Hollywood Beach in the city of Hollywood appears to show the moments immediately after the shooting — people can be seen running or seeking cover when shots are fired.
A reunification area has been set up at Johnson Street and the North Ocean bus loop.
South Florida beaches, including the Broadwalk, have seen a rush of visitors in recent days for the Memorial Day weekend.
Hollywood Police are asking anyone with tips or information to contact hollywoodtips@hollywoodfl.org.
Additional details were not available. Check back with NBC6 for updates.
