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Woman shot in arm while allegedly attempting to steal car, Broward County police say

Woman shot during possible Oakland burglary
Woman shot during possible Oakland burglary 01:15

FORT LAUDERDALE – A woman is now facing charges after deputies believe she was shot during a burglary in Oakland Park early Sunday morning.

Around 5:04 a.m., Broward County Sheriff's Office was called out to a shooting near 4900 NE 13th Terr., where deputies found 31-year-old Ruika Abdulrahman shot in the arm. Deputies provided her first aid before she was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Upon further investigation, BSO said the shooting was related to a burglary and arrested Abdulrahman. BSO has yet to reveal what charges she is facing.

Detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

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