BUNNELL, Fla. – Investigators in Bunnell are working to determine what led up to a shooting at a business know as, “The Place”.
According to officials, the event is known as the “Bunnell Hood Affair” and it had drawn a crowd of approximately 400 people Saturday.
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The event took place in the parking area of 45 Martin Luther King Boulevard and Southern Table.
Bunnell Police Officers were monitoring the area when a vehicle peeled out at a high rate of speed, officials said.
“The officers were able to stop the vehicle approximately a mile away from the event. During the traffic stop, the shooting occurred,” investigators said. “Bunnell police officers immediately responded back to the area of the event and found a juvenile victim.”
Officers said the juvenile was suffering from a gunshot wound to the buttocks and hip.
“The BPD officers rendered first aid until relieved by Flagler County Rescue,” a report said.
First responders worked to secure the scene as detectives responded and initiated a criminal investigation.
“Flagler County Sheriff’s Office CSI responded to the scene to process and collect evidence to include DNA from blood trails and cartridge cases,” officials said.
According to a news release, their investigation revealed that there were multiple firearms discharged and/or used during the shooting. One of the firearms was of .223/5.56 caliber.
Investigators continue to work the investigation.
Authorities are asking anyone with information on the shooting to come forward and contact Detective Kyle Totten at 386-437-7508 or by calling Crime Stoppers TIPS at 888-277-8477.