Man found shot inside his car in Lauderhill, police say. Family says they heard the gunshots
An investigation is underway after a man was found shot inside his car in Lauderhill early Saturday morning, police said.
Just before 4:50 a.m., Lauderhill Police responded to the area near 3300 NW 18th Pl. regarding a shooting. Upon arrival, officers found "an adult male suffering from gunshot wounds within his vehicle," police said.
Lauderhill Fire Rescue also responded to the scene and took the man to Broward Health Medical Center to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Police said he is in stable condition and expected to survive.
The Lauderhill Police's CID and CSI units responded to the scene to continue the investigation, which remains open and active. Police added that the motive is currently unknown, and there are no known suspects.
If anyone has any information regarding the shooting, they are asked to call Lauderhill Police at (954) 497-4700 or call Broward County Crime Stoppers at (954) 493-TIPS (8477).
The man's uncle says he heard the gunshots
Neighbor Johnny Brinson told CBS News Miami that he didn't see the shooting, but heard commotion outside while trying to sleep.
"All of a sudden, it sounds like someone was out there beating and tapping on a window," he said. "And I said, 'Who's so-and-so out there, beating on that window like that?' And it was four gunshots."
Brinson told CBS News Miami he's related to the victim.
"My nephew had got shot, and was laying out on the ground hard," he said.
Lauderhill Police have not released the identity of the man shot.