Memorial Day Mass Shooting In Florida Leaves 9 Injured, Including 4 Minors 

Memorial Day Mass Shooting In Florida Leaves 9 Injured, Including 4 Minors

A mass shooting took place on Monday ( May 29) at a popular beach in Hollywood, Florida, leaving 9 people injured.

According to reports, gunfire erupted after two groups got into a heated argument, sending dozens of people running for cover and fleeing to safety. The shooting occurred in a busy area along Hollywood Beach that is surrounded by bars, restaurants and hotels.

Videos have surfaced online depicting the chaos that took place. One video showed the moment shots were fired causing people to run and duck for cover. Other video clips showed police and bystanders rendering aid to victims.

According to police spokesperson Deanna Bettineschi, four children between the ages of 1 and 17 were struck, as well as five adults between 25-65. Thankfully, all 9 victims are said to be in stable condition. Police have at least one person in custody but are searching for more suspects.

Hollywood Mayor Josh Levy said that he was “deeply saddened and angered” by the shooting, calling it “completely unacceptable.”

“People come to enjoy a holiday weekend on the beach with their families and to have people in complete reckless disregard of the safety of the public and to have an altercation with guns in a public setting with thousands of people around them is beyond reckless.”

Levy continued,

“The Hollywood Police Department will leave no stone unturned. We do not appreciate when people come into our city with guns and have an altercation in the midst of a public setting here.”

This incident marked the 262nd mass shooting in America this year.

We hope all the victims involved have a speedy recovery!

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