Teen Injured in Fort Lauderdale Park Shooting

Police investigating incident at Carter Park late Tuesday night

Mar. 11, 2026 at 2:19am

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A teenage boy was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after a shooting incident at Carter Park in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Tuesday evening. Police responded to a ShotSpotter alert and 911 call about the incident and are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

Why it matters

Gun violence in public spaces is an ongoing concern for communities, and this incident highlights the need for continued efforts to improve public safety and address the root causes of such incidents.

The details

According to police, officers responded to the shooting at Carter Park, located in the 1400 block of West Sunrise Boulevard. They found a teenage boy suffering from gunshot wounds and transported him to Broward Health Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. Witnesses reported hearing gunshots in the area earlier in the evening, but the specific details of the shooting are still under investigation.

  • The shooting occurred late Tuesday evening.

The players

Fort Lauderdale Police

The local law enforcement agency investigating the shooting incident.

Broward Health Medical Center

The hospital where the injured teenager was transported for treatment.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to work together to address gun violence and keep our communities safe.”

— Chief Manuel Morales, Fort Lauderdale Police Department

What’s next

Police are asking anyone with information about the shooting to contact Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS. The investigation is ongoing.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the need for comprehensive strategies to prevent gun violence in public spaces and support community-based solutions to improve public safety.