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1 dead, 1 critical in Pahokee shooting

Posted at 8:32 AM, Aug 14, 2016
and last updated 2016-08-14 08:32:30-04

PAHOKEE, Fla. -- Early Sunday morning, Palm Beach County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a shooting in the 700 block of Joe Louis Avenue in Pahokee.

Deputies found two gunshot victims at the scene. Both were airlifted to St. Mary's Medical Center where one victim died from his injuries. The second victim is in critical condition.

Detectives from the Violent Crimes Division and Crime Scene Investigators responded to the scene to investigate further.

The case remains active and open. No motive or suspect information is known at this time.

Anyone with information on this crime is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS.