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2 men shot at separate locations in Palm Beach County

Man suffers critical injuries after shooting near West Palm
Summit Pines shooting Sept. 22, 2021
Posted at 2:56 PM, Sep 22, 2021
and last updated 2021-09-22 16:58:35-04

PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — Two men were shot Wednesday afternoon at separate locations, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office.

The first incident occurred just before 1 p.m. in the 300 block of S. Dixie Hwy. in Lake Worth Beach.

Spokeswoman Teri Barbera said deputies arrived and found a man suffering from a gunshot wound to his leg. The victim was later transported to a local hospital for treatment.

His condition is unknown.

Second Shooting

The sheriff's office said a second shooting occurred in the 3000 block of Summit Pines Boulevard near West Palm Beach just before 1:30 p.m.

A silver Jeep Compass spotted at the scene was riddled with bullet holes in the passenger door and driver's side window.

Jeep Compass with bullet holes after shooting on Summit Pines Boulevard on Sept. 22, 2021.
A silver Jeep Compass was spotted at the scene with multiple bullet holes after a shooting along Summit Pines Boulevard on Sept. 22, 2021.

Barbera said deputies arrived at the scene and found a man with gunshot wounds. He was transported to a local hospital in critical condition.

Anyone with information on these shootings is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS.