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The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two shootings that occurred on 1/8/17.

PBSO deputies and detectives are investigating two shootings that occurred this evening.

Shooting # 1, occurred in the 100 block of Adams Place, Pahokee, at 5:35 pm. Deputies arrived and located three injured victims.  Two were struck by gunfire in their lower extremities.  The other victim received minor injuries through unknown means.  The victims were standing outside of a residence when unknown suspect(s) drove by discharging a weapon into the crowd resulting in two victims being struck.  Motive and suspect information is unknown.

Shooting # 2, occurred in the area of 7th Avenue North and Federal Highway, Lake Worth at 9:00 pm.  Deputies responded to a shots fired call.  Upon arrival deputies found a victim struck by gunfire. Condition is unknown. Suspect information is unknown.

Detectives from the Violent Crimes Division and Crime Scene investigators are on scene of both shootings investigating further.

If anyone has information on this incident they are urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS (8477) or report online at: https://www.crimestopperspbc.com/report-a-c…rime/submit-a-tip/ to stay anonymous and be eligible for up to $1,000 REWARD!

Cindy LopezThe Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two shootings that occurred on 1/8/17.