Possible ‘stand your ground’ investigation underway after man shot in Fort Lauderdale: Police

A man was taken to the hospital on Tuesday after he was shot in Fort Lauderdale during a possible “stand you ground” incident, police said.

According to Fort Lauderdale Police, officers received reports of a shooting at the 1100 block of Northeast 15th Street.

As officers were heading to the location, they were flagged down by a man who was suffering from multiple gunshot wounds near the 400 block of Northeast 13th Street.

The man was given aid by officers until he was taken to Broward General Medical Center in serious condition by rescue crews.

His identity has not been released.

During their investigation, officers determined that the shooting happened due to a domestic disturbance, which involved a third person who was known.

Police said the third person is cooperating with detectives, and no arrests have been made.

As the investigation remains active, police said the incident is being investigated as a possible “stand your ground case.”