Deputy-Involved Shooting In Fort Lauderdale Under Investigation

FORT LAUDERDALE (CBSMiami) – Broward deputies are on the hunt for a gunman after a deputy-involved shooting.

It happened Saturday night in the 1900 block of NW 31 Avenue in Fort Lauderdale.

Investigators say deputies witnessed a shooting in progress.

Then, when they tried to apprehend the gunman, at some point gunfire was exchanged.

Deputies say the shooter began to get into a vehicle but then took off on foot.

Someone inside that vehicle was also transported to the hospital for a gunshot wound.

If you know anything, you are urged to call Broward Crime Stoppers at (954) 493-TIPS.