Boynton Beach

1 dead, 5 injured after shots fired in Boynton Beach neighborhood: Police

Boynton Beach Police early Sunday responded to reports of a shooting near the 500 Block of Northeast Second Street

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Boynton Beach Police early Sunday responded to reports of a shooting near he 500 Block of Northeast Second Street

Several people were transported to the hospital and one man was killed after shots were fired in a Boynton Beach neighborhood early Sunday morning, authorities said.

Boynton Beach Police responded to reports of a shooting near the 500 Block of Northeast Second Street.

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Once officers arrived at the scene, they found five people suffering from gunshot wounds and they were transported to a local hospital for treatment.

A sixth victim, police said, transported himself to an emergency center.

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According to police, the shooting occurred after two people got into an altercation during a gathering.

One of the victims who was transported to the hospital, succumbed to their injuries.

Police identified the victim who was killed as 31-year-old Davon Wood, who lived in Fort Lauderdale.

Four of the victims suffered non-life-threatening injuries, while one currently remains in critical condition.

Police have not made any arrests.

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