Broward Deputy Protected by Vest After He and Suspect Shot in Margate: BSO

Broward deputy protected by vest after he and suspect shot in Margate: BSO

A Broward deputy was protected by his bulletproof vest when a suspect shot at him amid a burglary investigation Thursday in Margate, officials said. The shooting happened in the 6100 block of Northwest 2nd Street, according to the Broward Sheriff’s Office. The incident began early Thursday morning when the suspect grabbed cash from a patron’s hand at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, without injury, Seminole Police confirmed. The BSO’s Burglary Appr…

Margate Shooting Leaves BSO Deputy Injured, Suspect Shot

A Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) deputy and a suspect were taken to the hospital on Thursday after a shooting occurred during an investigation in Margate. The incident unfolded around 2:30 p.m. while BSO’s Burglary Apprehension Team was working near the 6100 block of Northwest 2nd Street. How the Margate Shooting Happened Investigators reported that the suspect opened fire at the deputy during a burglary investigation. The bullet struck the depu…