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One person injured in shooting between cars on Okeechobee Boulevard in West Palm Beach

Posted at 4:42 AM, Oct 30, 2017
and last updated 2017-10-30 06:45:30-04

The West Palm Beach Police Department is investigating a Sunday evening shooting that involved two cars and injured one person. 

According to a news release from Sgt. David Lefont the shooting occurred at 7:07 p.m. near the intersection of Palm Beach Lakes and eastbound Okeechobee boulevards.

Police said the shooting victim was inside a vehicle when a gunman in another vehicle began shooting, striking one of the occupants.

The vehicle with the shooting victim drove to a nearby hospital for treatment. Lefont said the injured person is expected to survive.

Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact Palm Beach County Crime Stoppers at 800-458-tips. The caller may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $3,000.