Teen killed, woman injured in New Year's Eve shooting, Broward Sheriff's Office says
A teenager was killed and a woman was injured in a New Year's Eve shooting in Tamarac, according to the Broward Sheriff's Office.
The sheriff's office said it received reports of a shooting in the 7900 block of NW 71st Avenue just after 10 pm.
Deputies, as well as Tamarac Fire Rescue, responded to the scene. When they arrived, the sheriff's office said they found a teenager, who was identified as 16-year-old Orlando Wedderburn, suffering from a gunshot wound.
He was airlifted to Broward Health Medical Center where he was later pronounced dead, the sheriff's office said.
In addition, a woman suffered a graze wound and was treated by paramedics at the scene.
The sheriff's office said a man was detained at the scene, and BSO's Homicide, Special Victims and Crime Scene detectives responded to investigate.
Investigators said that that the shooter remained at the scene and was detained for questioning. Ther sheriff's office said he was later released after presenting a self-defense claim.
The sheriff's office said that when the investigation is completed, the case will be presented to the Broward County State Attorney's Office to determine if criminal charges will be filed.
No other information was released.
Neighbors describe Tamarac shooting as "shocking"
"It's shocking, it's disturbing, it's terrible," said neighbor Slater Griffin.
Griffin said he woke up to yellow tape surrounding his house and a crime scene across the street from him.
"That's crazy, like we've been here for like three years and there's been nothing like that here," Griffin said.
Griffin said the house where the shooting happened was always quiet.
"The lady says hi, but that's it. They pretty much work and stay in the house," Griffin said
Bob Doptoglon said he's lived in the neighborhood for 25 years and that the neighborhood has changed.
"I've never in the history of living here ever seen anything like this happen," he said.
Doptaglon said he' was checking with other neighbors to find out more about the shooting.
"Apparently, I found out there was a guy who got shot. He ran and hid underneath one of the trucks there and was bleeding out and apparently, one of the ambulances got him out of the hospital, but I don't know if he made it or not," Doptaglon said.
Deputies have not released any names of victims yet. The agency's violent crimes and crime scene units are investigating the cause of the shooting.
