Riviera Beach authorities said at least two people were killed in a shooting that occurred after a funeral at the Victory City Church. The victims were identified as a 15-year-old of unknown gender and an adult male. Riviera Beach authorities said that two persons were injured and transported to a local hospital.
Shooting with multiple victims. Please see news release below for details. pic.twitter.com/6o4u135WzS
— Riviera Beach PD (@RivieraBeachPD) February 1, 2020
Local authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, as no suspects have reportedly been apprehended.
Eyewitnesses earlier shared alleged footage that shows the area on lockdown, with police and rescue vehicles swarming the scene.
#BREAKING Riviera Beach Police responding to reports of shots fired near the intersection of Avenue E and West 20th Street. @WPTV pic.twitter.com/3qvQaR89jJ
— Richie Pergolizzi / WPTV NBC 5 (@rpergolizzi) February 1, 2020
The shooting incident occurred only a few miles away from US President Donald Trump's Mar-A-Lago residence.
The incident occurred one day after a man was fatally shot in the same area, local media said earlier.
