VIDEO: Police hunt two gunmen after Hollywood Beach shooting leaves multiple victims

Authorities are investigating a shooting that occurred Monday afternoon in Hollywood Beach, where it is presumed that at least seven people were injured, including a 15-year-old boy.

“As the investigation continued, surveillance video was obtained, showing two people we believe may be involved,” police spokesperson Deanna Bettineschi said. “We are asking the community, if you know who the two pictured may be, please contact police.”

Please avoid the area of Johnson to Garfield Streets, as well as the Broadwalk, due to an ongoing shooting investigation. Heavy police presence in the area. If you are looking to reunite with a family member, we have set up a reunification area at Johnson St and N Ocean bus loop

— HollywoodFL Police (@HollywoodFLPD) May 30, 2023

Preliminary reports indicate that most of the wounded were shot in the extremities, but it is not yet clear what condition they are in.

"Thank you to the good samaritans, paramedics, police, and emergency room doctors and nurses for their immediate response to aid the victims of today’s shooting," Hollywood Mayor Josh Levy said in a statement.

Please avoid the area of Johnson to Garfield Streets, as well as the Broadwalk, due to an ongoing shooting investigation. Heavy police presence in the area. If you are looking to reunite with a family member, we have set up a reunification area at Johnson St and N Ocean bus loop

— HollywoodFL Police (@HollywoodFLPD) May 30, 2023

The suspect appears to be an African-American man with dreadlocks. The authorities are searching for him.

Hollywood Beach is a popular beach destination about 17 km south of Fort Lauderdale and 32 km north of Miami that received more visitors than usual on Monday for Memorial Day.

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