MELBOURNE, Fla. — Two people were injured Friday when a group of men started firing out of a vehicle in Melbourne, riddling the victims' car with dozens of bullets.
The shooting was reported just after 2:40 p.m. on University Boulevard between Grant Street and Leonard Weaver Boulevard, the Melbourne Police Department said.
A black four-door car was seen at the scene covered with bullet holes.
One of the shooting victims was in stable condition while the other was critical, officers said.
The roadway was shut down in the area while investigators processed the scene.
By 5:30 p.m., University Boulevard had reopened.
"Whether these were intended victims, we don't even know," Melbourne Police spokeswoman Lt. Cheryl Trainer said. "Obviously (the shooters) didn't have any regard for the people that were in the area; the people who were working here in the buildings; people who might be at the U-Mart, the business itself."
Anyone with information on the shooting or the people involved is asked to contact the Melbourne Police Department, 321-608-6731, or Crimeline, 800-423-TIPS (8477).
Anyone with info on shooting asked to call 1-890-423-TIPS or 321-608-MPD1
— Melbourne Police (@MelbournePolice) August 4, 2017
MPD investigating call of shots fired on University Blvd. expect delays in the area. PIO onscene updates to follow.
— Melbourne Police (@MelbournePolice) August 4, 2017
MPD investigating call of shots fired on University Blvd. expect delays in the area. PIO onscene updates to follow.
— Melbourne Police (@MelbournePolice) August 4, 2017
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