Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, May 29, 2026 —

Man With Knife Prompts Oakland Park Apartment Evacuations

Deputies from the Broward Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of an individual armed with a knife on Friday night. The incident occurred in the 800 block of West Oakland Park Boulevard in Oakland Park.

According to initial reports, the subject retreated into an apartment. As a precautionary measure, residents of nearby apartments were evacuated from their homes. The scene was reported to be active late into Friday night.

Further details regarding the circumstances leading to the report, the specific actions taken by law enforcement, or the resolution of the situation were not immediately available.

Story summarized from the original created by Kevin Boulandier on wsvn.com, see more information here.

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