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A Fort Pierce woman was fatally shot during a disturbance at a Fort Lauderdale Airbnb early Monday morning, police confirmed.
The victim, identified as Myrah Zeigler, 19, was taken to Broward Health Medical Center, where she later died.
Authorities are now investigating the case as a homicide.
Investigation underway in fatal shooting
The Fort Lauderdale Police Department said the incident occurred around 4:30 a.m. in the 800 block of Southwest 16th Street.
A group of adults had gathered at the home when a disturbance escalated into a physical fight.
During the confrontation, a man pulled out a handgun and shot Zeigler.
Responding officers found her lying in the roadway with a gunshot wound. Despite being rushed to the hospital, she did not survive.
Airbnb issues statement following incident
Following the shooting, Airbnb released a statement addressing the tragedy:
“Airbnb bans parties, and we condemn this senseless act of gun violence. We suspended the account of the guest who booked this reservation while we look into the situation further, and we stand ready to assist law enforcement with their investigation.”
Residents describe confusion and fear
Neighbors recalled hearing a commotion before gunfire rang out. One person was seen running from the scene, claiming to have been shot.
A resident shared cell phone footage recorded during the chaos, in which loud coughing can be heard.
The witness believes pepper spray may have been used inside the house.
