POMPANO BEACH, Fla. — Two men died after a shooting at a convenience store in Pompano Beach on Christmas night, according to the Broward Sheriff's Office.
Initially, the BSO reported one death but sent an updated news release Tuesday afternoon that a second man was also declared dead at a nearby hospital.
Spokesman Carey Codd said in a news release that deputies were called to the 400 block of Northwest 27th Avenue shortly before 7:30 p.m. for a large crowd of people and cars blocking roadways. About an hour later, deputies were called to the convenience store regarding a shooting.
When deputies arrived, they found two men suffering from gunshot wounds in the business. They were identified as Quaavon Ellis and Brandon McNair.
Paramedics rushed both men to a nearby hospital.
In a preliminary investigation, deputies said an altercation occurred between the shooter and the two individuals, and shots were fired inside the store.
Deputies detained the shooter for questioning and, at this time, detectives do not believe any other shooters were involved in the incident.
Anyone with information was asked to contact detectives or Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS.
