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Dispute between neighbors leads to shooting on 49th Avenue South

Deputies say victim taken to hospital after Tuesday morning shooting
Chopper 5 view of shooting on 49th Avenue South, May 23, 2023
Posted at 1:17 PM, May 23, 2023
and last updated 2023-05-23 13:34:56-04

PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — Deputies are investigating after a dispute between neighbors led to a shooting Tuesday morning near West Palm Beach.

The shooting occurred shortly before 10:30 a.m. in the 2100 block of 49th Avenue South.

Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Teri Barbera said deputies learned that there was a dispute leading to the shooting.

The victim was taken to a hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

Barbera said there was no threat to the community.

It was not immediately known what prompted the dispute.