DETECTIVES SEEK TIPS FROM PUBLIC AFTER TWO BSO MARKED UNITS STRUCK BY GUNFIRE

PIO Number: 24-8-12

Date: Aug. 8, 2024

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Around 11:38 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 7, two Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies were driving northbound along Interstate 95 near Sheridan Street when they each felt something hit their marked patrol units, impacting the windshields. Later, they each saw a single gunshot to the front windshield of their vehicles. Fortunately, neither of the deputies was injured by the gunfire. 

BSO’s Violent Crimes and Crime Scene units responded to investigate. At this time, the investigation is active and ongoing. 

Anyone with information or video from along the Hollywood/Dania Beach corridor of Interstate 95 from around 11:30 p.m.-11:45 p.m. last night is asked to contact BSO Detective Jennifer Petrofsky at 954-321-4238 or submit a tip through the SaferWatch App. If you wish to remain anonymous, please contact Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS (8477), online at browardcrimestoppers.org, or dial **TIPS (8477) from any cellphone in the United States.  

THIS REPORT BY:
Carey Codd/Sr. PIO