Suspect at large in Plantation neighborhood after shooting man on county bus, reports say

Police in Plantation are searching for an “outstanding suspect” following local media reports of a non-fatal shooting on a county bus.

The shooting occurred near Broward Boulevard and Nob Hill Road, WSVN 7 News reports.

The South Florida Sun Sentinel reports that the the suspect exited the bus, prompting police to set up a perimeter in search of the suspect they described as “a short black man with short hair, a dark shirt, tan shorts and a backpack.“

WPLG Local 10 reports the shooting occurred around 3 p.m.

The neighborhoods of Westport and Nob Hill Estates were closed off, and residents told to stay indoors, until about 7:30 p.m., although police continue to search for the suspect.

The shooting victim was taken to Broward Health Medical Center in an unknown condition.

Anyone with information on the suspect is advised to call 954-797-2100 or 911.

This breaking news bulletin will be updated when more information is known

This story was originally published November 24, 2018 at 5:01 PM.