Deputies responded to reports of a shooting around 8 p.m. near the 1500 block of Southwest Fifth Avenue, according to preliminary information. On arrival, they discovered the two women suffering from gunshot wounds outside the residence.

Pompano Beach Fire Rescue also responded and pronounced both women dead at the scene. Neither victim had been publicly identified as of Friday.

Broward Sheriff's Office spokesperson Gerdy St. Louis confirmed that the two women were related, but did not elaborate on their relationship or a possible motive.

"What I can confirm is that both victims are related," St. Louis said.

Investigators detained one person for questioning, though authorities did not say whether that person was considered a suspect or what connection, if any, they had to the victims.

The shooting rattled neighbors in the residential area, where families with children often spend time outdoors.

"My kids come walk around here, come on the scooters by themselves sometimes. So it's kind of, you know, kind of worrying," said a neighbor and father of four.

The investigation remains active and ongoing, and the sheriff's office has not released further details about the circumstances leading up to the shooting.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Broward Sheriff's Office or Broward Crime Stoppers, which accepts anonymous tips.