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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 5, 2026Miami-Dade

Fort Lauderdale Police investigate stabbing and biting incident

Fort Lauderdale Police are investigating a violent altercation between two men that resulted in one stabbing and one biting injury. The incident occurred early Wednesday morning in the 500 block of Southeast Ninth Court.

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Why It Matters

Residents in the Southeast Ninth Court area near Las Olas Boulevard may see continued police presence as the investigates the isolated incident.

Key Facts

  • The incident occurred at approximately 4:15 a.m. on Wednesday.
  • The location of the altercation was the 500 block of Southeast Ninth Court.
  • Two men, who are known to each other, were involved in the fight.
  • One individual sustained a stab wound, and the other sustained a bite injury.
  • Both individuals were transported to Broward Health Medical Center by Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue.
  • Police identified the event as an isolated incident.
  • The Fort Lauderdale Police Department's Violent Crimes Unit is leading the investigation.
  • Crime scene investigators placed at least six or seven evidence markers at the scene.

Who's Mentioned

locationLas Olas Boulevard“Nearby landmark”locationSoutheast Ninth Court“Location of the incident”organizationLocal 10 News“News outlet reporting on the scene”locationBroward Health Medical Center“Hospital where the injured men were taken”organizationFort Lauderdale Police Department“Investigating the incident”organizationFort Lauderdale Fire Rescue“Transported the injured men to the hospital”