Suspect Wounded in Shootout With Police in Davie Neighborhood

Before officers arrived, the suspect fired shots at an unoccupied vehicle near a residence, officials said.

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A suspect was wounded in a shootout with police officers in a Davie neighborhood Wednesday night, officials said.

The shooting happened at around 6:22 p.m. in the Park City West neighborhood after officers responded to a domestic disturbance, Davie Police officials said.

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Before officers arrived, the suspect had fired shots at an unoccupied vehicle near a residence, officials said.

When the two officers encountered the suspect in the neighborhood, they exchanged gunfire with the suspect, who was eventually struck.

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The suspect was taken to the hospital where he was undergoing surgery, but police said he's expected to recover.

Officials on Thursday identified the suspect as 26-year-old Kaazim Daniel Campbell, who they said is facing charges of carrying a concealed firearm, discharging a firearm in public and improper exhibition of a firearm.

No officers were injured. The officers involved have been placed on administrative leave.

Two firearms were recovered at the scene. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the incident.

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