Man rides scooter to Walgreens for help after being shot in Fort Lauderdale, police say

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A man was shot early Friday morning in Fort Lauderdale, authorities said.

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According to Fort Lauderdale police, the shooting was reported shortly after 4 a.m. in the 1700 block of East Sunrise Boulevard.

As officers were enroute to the scene, the victim rode his scooter to a nearby Walgreens to seek help, police said.

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Officers arrived at the Walgreens a short time later and the victim was transported to Broward Health Medical Center. His injuries were said to be non-life-threatening.

No other details were immediately released.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call the Fort Lauderdale Police Department or Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-8477.

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