Man Arrested in Plantation Shooting Incident
A man named Eric Zavala was arrested in Plantation for allegedly shooting another man multiple times during an argument. The incident occurred in the 4200 block of Northwest Fifth Street, and the victim is expected to survive.
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 19, 2026 —
Eric Zavala was arrested in Plantation following an incident in which another man was allegedly shot multiple times. The shooting occurred during an argument, according to reports.
The incident took place in the 4200 block of Northwest Fifth Street. Authorities responded to the scene where the shooting had occurred.
The victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds. Medical personnel attended to the victim at the scene. The victim’s condition is reported as expected to survive.
The circumstances leading to the argument and subsequent shooting are currently under investigation. Further details regarding the sequence of events have not been released.
Eric Zavala was taken into custody in connection with the shooting. The Plantation Police Department is leading the investigation. The specific charges filed against Zavala were not immediately available.
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