PLANTATION, FL – A fatal shooting unfolded in the parking lot of a local Best Buy, resulting in one death and three injuries on Saturday night. The incident occurred after 8 p.m. on West Sunrise Boulevard, with the hunt now on for the perpetrators. Four people were walking out of the Best Buy store when they were confronted by a separate group, leading to a shooting that saw two people hit, according to Det. Robert Rettig from the Plantation Police Department.
The injuries sustained by one of the victims proved fatal, with the individual succumbing late Saturday night while under hospital care. Two bystanders, one inside the store and the other outside during the incident, also sustained gunshot injuries and are currently in stable condition.
The incident left visible evidence of violence at the site, with blood staining the parking lot pavement and bullet holes in the glass entrance of the Best Buy location.
The motive for the shooting remains elusive, with the targeted victims currently not cooperating with the law enforcement investigation, according to Plantation police.
Best Buy expressed distress over the violent occurrence, stating, “We’re devastated by the violence that took place outside our Sawgrass store last night.” The statement further recognized store leaders for their prompt actions, thanking them for swiftly contacting authorities and implementing a lockdown in the store. Their message ended with a sympathy note for the injured and affected customers.
The suspects have yet to be apprehended and remain at large, having fled the scene following the shooting.