Police have identified the victim in a drive-by shooting in West Palm Beach. She was 17-year-old.

A crowd leaving Jimmy’s Cafe at 1999 S. Military Trail in West Palm Beach at 1:44 a.m. was fired upon by a four or five males driving in a blue SUV. After the incident, witnesses at the scene dialed 911, and the authorities arrived on the scene to find one person dead. When the police arrived, they were able to locate the suspects of the crime at 10th Avenue North and Military Trail. The suspects fled from the authorities, and, after a brief chase occurred, left their SUV behind in Lake Worth at 12th Avenue South and H Street. On foot, the suspects opened fire on police, and the police returned fire.

While the suspects escaped, people have come forward to offer information on the case in order to help the police investigation. The suspects are currently believed to be hiding somewhere in the Purdy Lane and Sherwood Forest area.

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