13-year-old hospitalized with leg injury after Broward shooting, authorities say

A teen has been taken to the hospital after a shooting in Pompano Beach Wednesday afternoon, according to fire officials.

The Broward Sheriff's Office confirmed that they received a report of a shooting along NW 14th St and 3rd Ave at around 2:15 p.m.

The Pompano Beach Fire Department said a 13-year-old boy was taken to Broward General with a gunshot wound to the leg. He's expected to recover. 

Chopper 4 was over the area where heavy police presence was there as well as at the nearby Blanche Ely High School. The Broward County Public Schools spokeswoman said that the school was dismissed at 2:40 p.m. so they were not put on lockdown. 

BSO is currently still on the scene searching for the shooter, who they say knew the teenage victim, but it is unclear how they know each other. 

No additional information has been released.

This is a developing story, and we will update it once we have more information.