Heavy police presence shuts down street in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Authorities have closed a street in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, amid a heavy police presence, though the reason for the response has not yet been disclosed.

Multiple Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) vehicles responded to the scene, where deputies blocked off the area with crime scene tape.

The closure is affecting the area around Southwest 19th Street and Southwest 44th Avenue.

Officials have not released details about what prompted the response. The investigation is ongoing, and more information is expected as authorities provide updates.