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Person taken to hospital after shooting near West Palm Beach

Crime scene at 1376 Military Trail near West Palm Beach. Dec. 24, 2023.png
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PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — One person was taken to a hospital after a shooting at a shopping plaza near West Palm Beach early Sunday, the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office confirmed.

Information about the person, including the medical condition, were not available to WPTV, according to spokeswoman Teri Barbera.

The incident occurred at the Palm Beach Commons plaza at 1376 N. Military Trail and Cherry Road, north of Belvedere Road, around 4:30 a.m.

At the scene, WPTV reporter Victor Jorge said law enforcement activity was centered in the parking lot near the Blue Boar Tavern. Other businesses include a Family Dollar, Wendy's and a barbershop.

The PBSO Taining Division is nearby on Cherry Road.

Crime scene tape is up in the parking lot and detectives are investigating.

No arrest has been announced but one person was seen being led into a cruiser in handcuffs at the scene.