Fourth of July boat shooting in Fort Lauderdale injures one man
An adult man was shot on a charter boat near the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina and taken to Broward Health Medical Center with a non-life-threatening wound.
Fort Lauderdale police are investigating a July 4 shooting on a boat near the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina that left an adult man with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound at Broward Health Medical Center. Officers boarded the vessel with guns drawn as they searched for the suspect. The investigation remained active.
The shooting unfolded along SE 17th Street behind the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina, a busy waterfront stretch on the Intracoastal Waterway with its own 33-slip marina and water taxi stop, not far from Port Everglades and Fort Lauderdale Beach. The boat was a charter yacht. The suspect fled in a dark-colored vehicle.
By Saturday evening, the waterfront had turned into a heavy law-enforcement scene. Witnesses saw flashing lights and officers in tactical gear, while guests at nearby hotels were temporarily blocked from entering or leaving the area as police secured the perimeter. One family visiting from Virginia was told to go inside and stay put during the investigation.
Fort Lauderdale’s free 4th of July Spectacular was taking place the same day at Las Olas Oceanside Park, adding to the volume of foot traffic, boat activity and hotel guests moving through the waterfront district.
Fort Lauderdale police investigators were still working to identify what led to the gunfire and who was responsible. Broward Crime Stoppers says anonymous tips in shooting cases may qualify for rewards of up to $5,000 if they lead to an arrest.
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