REPORT Fort Lauderdale Mosque Shooting Leaves At Least 1 Dead Friday

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (THECOUNT) — Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies are currently investigating the fatal shooting of a man outside the Masjid Al Iman mosque near Fort Lauderdale.

Deputies responded to the scene located in the area of Northwest 25th Avenue and Franklin Drive, just after 11:30 a.m., Friday.

A flyover the scene showed several deputies in the parking lot of the Masjid Al Iman mosque.

The man’s body was found on the ground next to a black SUV riddled with bullet holes. There was also a firearm next to the victim’s body.

There are currently unconfirmed reports the shooting may have involved a deputy, reports WSVN.

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