UPDATE: A man who identified himself as an uncle confirmed to our news partner, WPTV NewsChannel 5, that the two women were sisters. “You see this on the news, you see this on the ‘First 48′, and you never think it’s going to be you, or your family,” said Lazaro Ponce, the victims’ uncle. “Our family is destroyed. Holidays will never be the same.” He added that the victims, who have not been officially identified, were 19 and 20 years old, respectively. The investigation is still underway, and this is a developing story. ————————————————————— ORIGINAL STORY: PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — A gunman is on the run after a deadly double shooting near Lantana on Wednesday morning, authorities say. According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a domestic dispute in 7900 block of Overlook Road around 9 a.m. and found two women dead from apparent gunshot wounds. Neighbors say they heard at least gunshots and the identity of the victims has not been released yet. The shooter was gone when deputies arrived.
A domestic dispute resulted in a shooting in the 7900 block of Overlook Road, unincorporated Lantana. Two adult women were found deceased from what appears to be gunshot wounds. The suspect was gone.
Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers 1-800-458-TIPS. pic.twitter.com/UiP6Q64eJh — PBSO (@PBCountySheriff) July 22, 2020