Authorities were investigating a shooting near a shopping plaza in North Lauderdale that left one person hospitalized Tuesday.
The shooting happened shortly before 3:15 p.m. in the area of Bailey Road and North State Road 7.
Broward Sheriff's Office officials said deputies and fire rescue crews responded and found the injured victim, who was airlifted to a local hospital.
That person's identity and condition were unknown.
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Footage showed a large law enforcement presence in the area as BSO's Robbery Unit and Crime Scene investigators responded.
No one was in custody, and officials said they were still investigating what led to the shooting.
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The shooting happened across the street from an apartment complex off Bailey Road. Sahim Zaid said he was home working when he heard loud noises.
"I heard a series of pop sounds, but it was rapid fire,” Zaid said.
He said he didn't think much of it at first, but then he heard the sound of helicopters. Zaid quickly learned there was a shooting across the street from where he lives.
Crime scene tape prevented Zaid and any of his neighbors from leaving. Doorbell cameras captured the moments deputies went door to door asking for video.
"It's always a shock and travesty because the first thing you ask is are they okay,” Zaid said.
One man who didn't want to go on camera told NBC 6 he was in his car outside the One Food Shop convenience store when bullets went flying and he had to duck for safety. One of the bullets went through his window. There was also a bike left behind next to several evidence markers.
As detectives work to piece everything together, Zaid hoped this is the last time he has to experience gun violence near his home.
"I hate to say that never happens in this community, but you never expect it. But yes, it was a shock indeed,” Zaid said.
Check back with NBC 6 for updates.
