Davie shooting on South University Drive triggers major police response near Aveda Institute and nearby schools

What happened and where

A shooting on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, prompted a large law enforcement response along the 4100 block of South University Drive in Davie, near Griffin Road. Police activity concentrated around the Aveda Institute, a cosmetology school located at 4186 S. University Drive, and nearby educational facilities in the same corridor.

Authorities reported receiving a shooting call shortly after 2 p.m. Responding officers secured the area as investigators worked at the scene and traffic was diverted away from the immediate vicinity.

Victims and medical response

Davie Fire Rescue transported at least one patient to a nearby hospital. As of the latest official updates available, authorities had not released the victim’s identity or provided demographic details.

Police statements indicated there was no active threat to the public and no active search for suspects at the time of the response.

Confirmed roadway and community impacts

Motorists were advised to avoid South University Drive in the area between Griffin Road and Nova Drive while the investigation unfolded. The incident also affected nearby schools and institutions through precautionary safety actions, including lockdown measures reported in the area.

• Location: 4100 block of South University Drive, Davie
• Nearby sites: Aveda Institute and adjacent schools in the corridor
• Timeframe: call received shortly after 2 p.m., Tuesday, January 27, 2026
• Public safety status: authorities reported no ongoing threat and no suspect search at that time

What investigators have and have not said

Officials have not publicly detailed the circumstances that led to the shooting, including whether it stemmed from a dispute, whether the victims knew each other, or whether the incident was targeted or random. Authorities also have not released information about a possible weapon, any arrests, or a confirmed suspect description.

Police advised the public to avoid the area while detectives continued the on-scene investigation and evidence collection.

What to watch next

Key unanswered questions include the condition of the hospitalized victim, the identity of the deceased victim reported in later updates by local outlets, and whether forthcoming investigative findings will clarify a suspect timeline and motive. Additional details are expected as detectives complete interviews, review any surveillance footage from the area, and finalize crime-scene processing.