Shooting Victim Found in Car After Crash With Median in Lauderdale Lakes

The victim was not immediately identified.

A shooting victim was found dead in his car after it crashed into a median in Lauderdake Lakes Sunday afternoon.

Broward Sheriff's deputies said they believe the unidentified man was shot at a gas station on Northwest 44th Court and State Road 7, but he drove 10 blocks south to Northwest 34th Street where he crashed into the median.

The victim was taken to Broward General Medical Center where he later died.

Witnesses said the man seemed unresponsive before officials arrived at the scene.

"I see a gentleman lying on the pavement and the paramedics cutting his clothing off," witness Ursula Davis said. "He looked like he wasn't moving."

Officials said there were no other injuries, but did not release further details on the investigation.

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