9 hurt in Florida shooting

Nine people were injured Monday evening when gunfire erupted along a beach boardwalk in Hollywood, Florida, sending people frantically running for cover along the crowded beach on Memorial Day. Several of the victims were taken to a children's hospital, police spokesperson Deanna Bettineschi said. The nine victims included six adults and three children, according to Yanet Obarrio Sanchez, a spokesperson for Memorial Healthcare System. All of the victims were in stable condition, she said. However, Bettineschi said four children between the ages of 1 and 17 were hit along with five adults between 25 and 65. One was in surgery late Monday while the others were stable, she said. It was not immediately clear if the hospital was counting the 17-year-old as an adult. Bettineschi said the shooting happened shortly before 7. A fight broke out, at least one gun was pulled and shots were fired. At least one person was in custody, but police were looking for more suspects. Police Chief Chris O’Brien said thousands were in the area and dozens of police officers, including some who were nearby. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/nat...