Police Officer Shot in Fort Lauderdale Hotel Incident, Suspect Deceased

A police officer was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries following a shooting at a Fort Lauderdale hotel; the suspect involved in the incident is dead.

Officials responded to a shooting at the Holiday Inn Express Fort Lauderdale Cruise Airport, resulting in a police officer being hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
The suspect responsible for the shooting is dead, and Fort Lauderdale Police Department confirmed there is no active shooter situation.
The incident caused significant disruptions, including traffic diversions and the temporary closure of the Eisenhower Boulevard entrance to Port Everglades.
Guests at the hotel were moved to safety, with some recounting hearing about 15 shots fired.
The situation unfolded on the pool deck above the parking garage at the Holiday Inn Express, with SWAT teams and a massive police presence responding to the scene.