3 hospitalized after shooting at party in Lauderhill

Police are investigating after at least three people were shot at a Labor Day weekend party in Lauderhill early Monday morning, with two of the victims sustaining gunshot wounds to the head.

The incident happened during a party that began Sunday night. People who were there said they'd paid to see some of their favorite Jamaican musicians perform but just before the lead act took the stage, gunshots rang out.

Lauderhill Police said officers were already at the scene along Northwest 40th Avenue just across from the Lauderhill Mall for something unrelated when the shooting happened around 12:20 a.m.

While officers were on the scene of the unrelated incident, they received a call about a man who had been shot elsewhere on the property.

That's when police said they found a man in the parking lot with a single apparent gunshot wound to the back of the head.

Officers then found another victim, a woman with a single gunshot wound to the shoulder. A third victim turned up at the hospital with a single gunshot wound to the front of the head.

Lauderhill police said all three victims were in stable condition and were expected to survive.

Authorities cleared the scene, but what was left of the party could still be seen Monday morning, with tables and debris on the ground.

One woman shared video of the chaotic aftermath as people ran for their lives. Keiana McDonald said she heard gunshots and came across one of the men who's been hit by the gunfire.

“Just ran like everyone else and we were standing by the gate and he was like, 'I got shot.' And we said 'no you didn’t' and he said 'yes I did, in my head' and we saw the blood," McDonald said. "We said 'come with us,' I had called the police and were trying to direct them here.”

People said they paid at least $30 per ticket for the event. They questioned how someone was able to get in with a gun, since there was security at the door.

"It was awful, everybody was on the floor, people were laid out trying not to get shot. Bullets have no name, you gotta go. We have to get out of here as fast as we can," McDonald said.

A business called Ice Cream Sundaze hosted the event, and released a statement Monday about the incident.

"We want to assure you that the safety and well-being of our patrons has always been our top priority. Even though we the promoters and venue took all the necessary measures to have adequate security and followed all necessary protocols. The incident that took place was an unforeseen and isolated situation," the statement said. "We understand the fear, confusion, and potential trauma that such an incident can cause. Our primary concern is to support those affected and to ensure that this never happens again."

The business said they are reviewing their security measures and working with law enforcement to enhance security measures.

At this point, police don't have any information on a possible suspect.

Check back with NBC6 for updates as the investigation continues.