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3 people shot in Riviera Beach drive-by Saturday

Posted at 3:34 PM, Nov 19, 2016
and last updated 2016-11-20 10:12:51-05

RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. -- Police are investigating a drive-by shooting that injured three people Saturday in Riviera Beach.

At about 12:22 p.m., Riviera Beach police say a passing vehicle containing two or more suspects fired shots in the 1200 block of West 36th Street.

Three people were struck by gunfire, including a 14-year-old, a 25-year old male, and a 17-year-old female.

All three victims are believed to have sustained non-life threatening injuries.

Police are also investigating a second shooting incident that occurred about 2:40 p.m. Saturday.

Shots were fired at the intersections of West 3rd Street and Avenue O, and West 2nd Street and Avenue O.

No one was struck by gunfire in this incident. Police say this shooting and the one that occurred around 12:22 p.m. are definitely related.

Anyone with information about the identity of the shooter is encouraged to contact Riviera Beach Police at 561-845-4123 or Crime Stoppers at 800-458-TIPS.