NewsWSVN 7 News MiamiAugust 29, 2026Miami-Dade
Fort Lauderdale Police investigate shooting of 15-year-old girl
A 15-year-old girl was hospitalized after being shot at a home in the 1700 block of Northwest Ninth Street in Fort Lauderdale early Saturday morning. The victim's family claims she was targeted by an acquaintance, and police are currently seeking information to identify a suspect.
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A local resident was injured in a violent crime, and police are actively seeking public assistance to identify the shooter and determine the circumstances of the incident.
Key Facts
- A 15-year-old girl was shot at a residence in the 1700 block of Northwest Ninth Street in Fort Lauderdale.
- The incident occurred early Saturday morning.
- The victim was transported to Broward Health Medical Center and is expected to survive.
- The victim's grandmother stated the victim knew the shooter, describing them as an 'ex-friend'.
- Family members believe the victim was targeted following a dispute.
- Surveillance video captured an unidentified person running down the street near the time of the shooting.
- As of late Saturday evening, no arrests have been made and no suspect information has been released.
- Fort Lauderdale Police are requesting that anyone with information regarding the shooting contact them.
Who's Mentioned
locationNorthwest Ninth Street“Specific street where the incident occurred”organizationSunbeam Television Corp“Copyright holder of the news report”locationFort Lauderdale“Location of the shooting”personCynthina Scrven Husband“Grandmother of the victim”organizationBroward Health Medical Center“Hospital where the victim was treated”