Two women shot dead outside Pompano Beach home; man detained for questioning

Two women were shot and killed outside a home near an apartment complex in the 1500 block of Southwest Fifth Avenue in Pompano Beach on Thursday night, according to the Broward Sheriff's Office (BSO).

Deputies arrived at the scene around 8 p.m. after neighbors reported hearing gunfire, which some initially thought were fireworks. Both women were pronounced dead at the scene by Pompano Beach Fire Rescue crews.

BSO said the women were related, though their exact relationship has not been disclosed. The agency also reported detaining one man for questioning in connection with the shooting, but no further details about him or the incident have been released.

Neighbors expressed shock over the violence in their usually quiet neighborhood, noting it is uncommon for such incidents to occur there.

Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting and have not provided additional information at this time.