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Police Probe Margate Shooting That Left 15-Year-Old Hospitalized

Detectives seek public tips in a case with no suspect details or surveillance footage.

File photo of a CIty of Margate police car on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024. A 15-year-old boy was injured in a shooting Monday night in Margate, police say.  (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
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Overview

  • Police say the shooting occurred around 9:45 p.m. near Rock Island Road and Forest Boulevard in Margate.
  • The victim, a 15-year-old boy who was on foot, was transported as a trauma alert to Broward Health Medical Center for surgery.
  • He was described as alert before surgery and remained hospitalized in stable condition Tuesday, according to a police spokesperson.
  • Investigators processed the scene and were seen surrounding a car at Southwest 71st Avenue and Forest Boulevard.
  • No suspect information or video has been obtained, and authorities urged tips to Broward County Crime Stoppers with a possible reward of up to $5,000.