MIAMI – A fight between two dogs in Fort Lauderdale escalated into gunfire Friday afternoon, leaving a woman, another person and a dog injured, according to Fort Lauderdale police.
According to police, officers responded to reports of a shooting shortly before 5 p.m. in the 1100 block of Seabreeze Boulevard.
Preliminary information indicates that two dogs began fighting when one of the owners pulled out a gun and shot the other dog.
During the gunfire, the other dog’s owner was also struck.
Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue confirmed that both individuals sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to Broward Health Medical Center.
Police officers rushed the injured dog to a nearby emergency veterinary hospital.
Authorities have not released information on dog’s condition.
The Fort Lauderdale Police Department is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
