The Fort Lauderdale Police Department is actively searching for a suspect wanted in connection with an aggravated battery incident that occurred on July 4, 2026. The suspect is believed to be responsible for shooting an adult male in the thigh during the early morning hours of July 5, at approximately 11:30 p.m. The incident took place on a sidewalk in the vicinity of Seabreeze and Las Olas Boulevards in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. According to police reports, the victim was standing on the sidewalk when he was struck by gunfire. It remains unclear whether the victim was the intended target, as he did not identify the source of the bullets. The victim was transported to Broward Health Medical Center, where he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Authorities have not yet released the suspect's name, age, or physical description, as the investigation is ongoing. Detectives are urging anyone with information regarding the shooting or the identity of the suspect to come forward. The public is asked to contact Broward County Crime Stoppers with any relevant tips. Tips can be submitted by calling 954-493-TIPS (8477). The Fort Lauderdale Police Department emphasizes the importance of community assistance in identifying and apprehending the individual responsible for this violent act. As of the latest update on July 10, 2026, the suspect remains at large. Residents are advised to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity in the area to local law enforcement immediately. This case is being treated as a serious criminal offense, and investigators are reviewing all available evidence to locate the suspect.