Tragedy in West Palm Beach: One Dead, One Injured in Shooting; Suspect in Custody

A shooting in West Palm Beach on Friday resulted in one fatality and left another person with a graze wound. The alleged gunman is now in custody following the incident.

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A shooting incident on Friday in West Palm Beach resulted in tragedy as one person was fatally shot, while another individual sustained a graze wound. The situation unfolded swiftly, leading to the arrest of the suspected gunman, who is now in police custody. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting, which has left the community shaken.

Shortly before noon, deputies from the Palm Beach County Sheriffโ€™s Office (PBSO) responded to reports of a shooting on the 9000 block of Belvedere Road. Authorities quickly arrived at the scene to assess the situation and provide assistance. Further details about the incident are under investigation as law enforcement works to determine the events that led to the shooting.

One dead, one injured in West Palm Beach shooting, suspect arrested

When deputies from the Palm Beach County Sheriffโ€™s Office (PBSO) arrived at the scene, they discovered two male victims. One man was found with a gunshot wound, while the other had sustained a graze wound. Emergency responders immediately began assessing their injuries as investigators worked to understand the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Upon arriving at the scene, deputies found Kolby Edwards, the alleged shooter, still present and immediately took him into custody. The two victims, both injured in the shooting, were rushed to the hospital for treatment. One of the victims, who had sustained a gunshot wound, tragically died from his injuries on Sunday. After an investigation, Edwards was arrested and formally charged with first-degree premeditated murder and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, as reported by the Palm Beach County Sheriffโ€™s Office.

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