A woman was shot in Coral Springs near West Sample Road in a domestic-related attack. Police arrested a suspect as investigation continues.
CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA — A shooting in Coral Springs is under investigation after a woman was shot multiple times in what authorities describe as a targeted, domestic-related attack at a busy shopping plaza.
The incident occurred on April 16, 2026, around 3 p.m. near the 7600 block of West Sample Road, where police responded to reports of gunfire behind a commercial plaza.
What happened
According to investigators, the shooting stemmed from a confrontation between a man and his ex-girlfriend. Authorities say the suspect deliberately rammed his vehicle into the victim’s car before exiting and opening fire.
Witness and surveillance video show the suspect approaching the victim’s vehicle with a firearm and firing multiple shots at close range.
The victim was struck several times in the upper body, including the chest and abdomen, during the attack.
Police response
Coral Springs Police responded quickly to the scene and found the woman suffering from gunshot wounds. Officers provided immediate assistance before she was transported to a nearby hospital.
Authorities secured the area, collected evidence, and reviewed surveillance footage from nearby businesses as part of the investigation.
Victim information
The victim, an adult woman, survived the shooting and was hospitalized in serious condition before undergoing treatment. Officials later confirmed she is expected to survive her injuries.
Her identity has not been publicly released due to the domestic nature of the case.
Suspect status
Police have identified and arrested the suspect as a 49-year-old man who allegedly carried out the attack. He is facing multiple charges, including attempted premeditated murder.
Authorities say the suspect initially fled the scene after the shooting but was later located and taken into custody.
Community reaction
The shooting caused panic in the area, which is typically busy with shoppers and nearby businesses. Witnesses described a chaotic scene as gunfire rang out in broad daylight.
Some residents and workers in the plaza expressed concern about the proximity of the violence to public spaces, noting that families and children are often present in the area.
Official statement
Police have described the incident as a targeted act of violence linked to a prior relationship between the suspect and victim. Investigators continue to examine the full timeline of events, including reviewing video footage and interviewing witnesses.
Authorities are urging anyone with additional information about the incident to contact Coral Springs Police.
Closing
The investigation remains ongoing, but officials say there is no ongoing threat to the public following the suspect’s arrest. Further updates are expected as the case proceeds through the legal system.