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1 killed, 1 injured in shooting at Riviera Beach Wawa, police say

2 people shot at store at Gardens Road and West Blue Heron Boulevard
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Posted at 10:47 PM, Jun 26, 2024

RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. — Riviera Beach police said one person is dead and another is in critical condition after a shooting at a Wawa on Wednesday night.

The incident happened at the store at Gardens Road and West Blue Heron Boulevard.

Police told WPTV on Thursday morning that one person has died and another is in critical condition in the hospital.

Our WPTV news crew saw a large police presence and crime scene tape around the parking lot of the Wawa on Wednesday night.

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Police said no arrests have been made and this is an ongoing investigation.

Wawa released the following statement on the shooting:

"We are working to support law enforcement as they investigate an incident that occurred at our store in Riveria Beach, Florida yesterday. We will continue to work with them in any way we can and appreciate their swift response to the incident.


Because this is an ongoing investigation, we request that any inquiries be directed to local authorities."