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Woman shot in Pompano Beach, gunman still at large

A woman with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound was found in Pompano Beach Wednesday afternoon, and deputies are searching for the man she said shot her.

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Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies are searching for a gunman after a woman was shot in Pompano Beach on Wednesday afternoon. Deputies and Pompano Beach Fire Rescue were called to the 800 block of Northwest Sixth Street at about 3:49 p.m.

Emergency crews found the adult woman with an apparent gunshot wound and took her to a nearby hospital. BSO said her injuries are not life-threatening, but it has not released details about what they are.

According to detectives, the woman told investigators that an adult man shot her. He fled before deputies arrived. Chopper 4 flew over the area and showed several police vehicles at a home nearby.

Anyone with information about the shooting or the suspect’s whereabouts is asked to call Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS (8477). BSO has not released any further information.

This story is a summary based on reporting by CBS News Miami. Read the original for full details.

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