Officer-Involved Shooting Reported Near NW 9th Ave in Fort Lauderdale

Emergency responders were dispatched Sunday, June 7, 2026, at 8:48 PM, to an officer-involved shooting incident near 1408 NW 9th Ave in Fort Lauderdale, according to emergency dispatch.

Dispatch records indicate one unit, R246, was initially dispatched to the scene. The deployment of a single rescue unit could signify a quick assessment or a contained incident, though further details are still emerging.

The address, 1408 NW 9th Ave, is located in a residential area of Fort Lauderdale, near Northwest 9th Avenue and Chateau Park Drive, close to Sunrise Boulevard, according to reports. Public reports suggest the officer-involved shooting occurred near this intersection rather than precisely at the dispatched address.

According to reports, Fort Lauderdale police indicated officers were responding to a disturbance when they encountered an armed adult male who fired his weapon. Three officers reportedly returned fire. The suspect was transported to a hospital and later died, while no officers were injured, according to reports. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) was reported to be investigating. Residents in the vicinity should avoid the immediate area to allow first responders and investigators to work safely.

Following an officer-involved shooting, a comprehensive investigation is typically launched by an independent agency, such as the FDLE, to review the circumstances of the incident. Official statements and more detailed information are usually released by law enforcement agencies after initial findings are gathered.

This is a developing story. Day.News will provide updates as more information becomes available from officials.