MIRAMAR, FLA. (WSVN) – Two women have died and one person remains in the hospital after gunfire erupted outside of an IHOP in Miramar.
A large police presence was observed outside of the restaurant Wednesday morning as officers investigated reports of a triple shooting.
According to Miramar Police, they responded to multiple emergency calls about a shooting that happened just after 1:30 a.m., at the IHOP located at 11302 Miramar Parkway.
“Shooting by Miramar Parkway and Red Road. Receiving two calls. Callers advised that someone got shot[…]About five or six rounds. Advised that subject ran that he had[…],” said a dispatcher over the Broadcastify police scanner. “And also showing another 10-20 of 11302 Miramar Parkway for the IHOP. Advised a female is outside, possibly injured about ten shots.”
Police said that there were three victims involved: two females and one male.
“Upon arrival, we found three victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Immediate life-saving measures were administered,” said Miramap Police spokesperson Janice McIntosh. “The victims were known to each other and this was a targeted event. This was targeted.”
According to initial 911 calls, these victims likely suffered traumatic injuries.
“There is a person on the floor. A lot of blood. Advising one or two people are also injured outside. Be advised we have one victim shot in the leg. We have two Black females with gunshot wounds. One shot in the head and one shot in the torso,” said a dispatcher over the Broadcastify police scanner.
Paramedics transported all three patients to Memorial Regional Hospital, where the two female victims were pronounced dead.
One male victim remains in the hospital, but as of Wednesday night, his condition is unknown.
At daybreak, evidence makers scattered the parking lot as police combed the area for clues.
Authorities said they are not looking for a suspect and reassure the public to not be alarmed on a holiday.
“People are usually really cautious and scared, but we can definitely reassure the public that this was definitely not a random incident. This was targeted, and we believe that we have enough information,” said McIntosh.
Police towed away two bullet-riddled cars. At least one of the vehicles had blood splatter on its side.
At this time, the victims’ identities have not been released.
Business continued as usual at the IHOP.
If you have any information on this shooting that could help detectives, call Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.
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