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'Rolling gun battle' claims life of innocent victim near Boynton Beach, sheriff's office says

Man pronounced dead at scene
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Posted at 7:08 PM, Dec 29, 2022
and last updated 2022-12-30 06:18:23-05

PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — An innocent bystander was killed Thursday near Boynton Beach after a shooting that the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office described as a "rolling gun battle."

Investigators said the incident occurred just before 6 p.m. in the 1200 block of Mentone Road in the San Castle subdivision.

The exchange of gunfire occurred between people inside vehicles, resulting in an innocent victim being struck and killed by gunfire, according to detectives.

A man, who was not involved in the shooting, was pronounced dead at the scene. The victim's name hasn't been released.

"It's sad," a nearby resident told WPTV. "It's after Christmas. We're getting ready for New Year's."

Several deputies, a K-9 and mobile command unit were at the scene.

No arrests have been made.