One person is confirmed dead after a shooting at the Masjid Al Iman mosque in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (Picture: WSVN)

At least one person has been killed after a shooter reportedly opened fire outside a mosque in Fort Lauderdale.

The shooting took place outside the Masjid Al Iman mosque in the South Florida beach resort around 11:30am EST Friday.

Police have yet to say if a suspect has been apprehended or what the shooter’s motive may be.

The victim has been identified as a man, who was found shot dead outside a SUV with numerous bullet holes in it.


A gun was found near the body.

According to WSVN, a police deputy was involved in the shooting, although it has not been confirmed.

Aerial shots from news helicopters showed at least seven police cares surrounding the building, although the gunman does not appear to still be active.