TAMARAC, Fla. — A tragic shooting on New Year’s Eve left one teenager dead and a woman injured, sending shockwaves through a normally quiet neighborhood. Authorities have revealed that the incident originated from a domestic dispute inside a residence.
The shooting occurred Wednesday at a home located near Northwest 71st Avenue and 80th Court. Eyewitnesses reported hearing gunfire, prompting residents to look out their windows and see an overwhelming presence of emergency vehicles.
Orlando Wedderburn, a 16-year-old boy, was fatally injured during the altercation. Surveillance footage captured the scene as he sought help, running behind a neighbor’s vehicle before collapsing. A neighbor, Carlos Chirimos, recounted the shocking moment, though he was unsure of Wedderburn’s intentions at the time.
While deputies noted that a woman sustained minor injuries—a grazing bullet—Wedderburn was in critical condition when he was transported to the hospital, where he later succumbed to his wounds. “Something happened inside the house, and I guess he was hit,” Chirimos said. “It’s truly unfortunate for the family, especially starting off the year like this.”
Following the shooting, investigators combed through the home and surrounding area for evidence. Two parked vehicles were examined as part of the investigation, which lasted for several hours. Detectives confirmed that the suspected shooter remained at the scene and was initially detained. However, he was later released after asserting that he acted in self-defense.
Current reports suggest that the woman who was injured is expected to recover. As the investigation unfolds, authorities are working to clarify the nature of the relationship between the shooter and the victim. Detectives have not filed any charges against the shooter at this stage.
Officials continue to urge anyone with additional information about the incident to come forward, as the community grapples with the aftermath of this shocking tragedy.