A suspect was arrested Monday after allegedly exchanging gunfire with Broward Sheriff's Office deputies Christmas night, officials said.
Ga Quon Reed, 24, was arrested on a warrant Monday in Boca Raton, officials said. He is facing three counts of attempted murder of three BSO deputies.
Reed is accused of firing a gun in the 1900 block of northwest 31st Avenue near Fort Lauderdale Saturday night. Police said they observed the shooting at 9:53 p.m. and tried to detain the suspected gunman.
An exchange of gunfire ensued and Reed escaped in a vehicle. A passenger in the car, however, was dropped off at a hospital with an apparent gunshot wound.
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It was unclear who shot the passenger, officials said. No officers were injured in the incident.
The passenger who was hospitalized is expected to survive their injuries.
