Police investigating after 15-year-old boy shot early Saturday morning in Lauderhill
LAUDERHILL -- Police are searching for a suspect after a 15-year-old boy was shot early Saturday, authorities said.
The shooting occurred before a peace walk to help bring attention to gun violence in the area.
The teen, who was not immediately identified, was rushed to Broward Health in Fort Lauderdale after he was shot at 5 a.m. near the intersection of NW 59 Avenue and NW 21 Street, according to police.
Investigators said he was listed in critical but stable condition.
Police did not say if the boy knew the person who shot him or if they have identified a suspect.
Officers went to the area after receiving several 911 calls about gunfire.
Anyone with information was asked to call Lauderhill police.
Hours after the shooting, the Lauderhill community gathered to walk for peace.
Lauderhill police Chief Constance Stanley states that juvenile witnesses are less likely to come forward
"They fail to report. They don't want to be considered a snitch. They don't talk to their parents. So I believe that we really need to instill into our kids the importance of speaking to someone before it ends in violence." Stanley said.