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Father Killed in Fatal Shooting Near Ft. Lauderdale: BSO

Police are investigating a shooting that killed a father early Saturday morning.

The deadly shooting occurred at 2857 N.W. 14 Street near Fort Lauderdale around 2:33 a.m.

Broward Sheriff's officers responded to reports of shots being fired. When officers arrived at the scene, they discovered a deceased black male lying in the street, police said.

The victim's sister identified the father as 23-year-old Damian Jackson. Jackson has one daughter and his girlfriend is pregnant with his second child. 

Anyone with information is asked to call BSO Homicide at (954) 764-HELP (4357) or call Broward Crime Stoppers, anonymously, at (954) 493-TIPS (8477) or online.

This is an on-going investigation, check back with NBC 6 for updates. 

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