Man Killed in Fort Lauderdale Drive-By Shooting

A man was shot and killed in Fort Lauderdale on Thursday morning, with police responding to reports of gunfire in the 1600 block of Southwest 3rd Avenue around 11:20 a.m. Witnesses described hearing multiple shots and reported a reddish vehicle fleeing the scene shortly afterward, suggesting that the shooting may not have been a drive-by but involved an active shooter waiting for the victim. The Fort Lauderdale Police Department confirmed that the victim was pronounced dead at the scene, and they are investigating the incident as a potential drive-by shooting, though no motive has been disclosed. Surveillance footage may provide additional clues to the investigation, which is ongoing. This incident has left local residents shaken, with many expressing their distress over the violence occurring in their community. Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact Broward Crime Stoppers.