Detectives with the Broward Sheriff's Office Homicide and Crime Scene units are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal shooting in Tamarac.  

At approximately 10:10 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 31, Broward County Regional Communications received a report of a shooting at 7913 N.W. 71st Avenue in Tamarac. Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies and Tamarac Fire Rescue responded. On scene, deputies located a 16-year-old male, Orlando Wedderburn, who had been shot. Wedderburn was airlifted to Broward Health Medical Center where he was later pronounced deceased. An adult female suffered a graze wound and was treated on scene. 

An adult male was detained on scene for questioning, and BSO’s Homicide, Special Victims and Crime Scene detectives responded to investigate. 

According to investigators, the shooter remained on scene, was detained for questioning, presented a self-defense claim and was later released. Detectives say upon completion of their investigation, the case will be presented to the Broward County State Attorney's Office to determine if criminal charges will be filed. 

The investigation is ongoing.