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Top Miami news: Man shot, killed at apartment; 10 arrested in social media racketeering scam

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Published on February 19, 2020
Top Miami news: Man shot, killed at apartment; 10 arrested in social media racketeering scamPhoto: Felipe Vidal/Flickr

Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Miami.

10 arrested in social media scam targeting wealthy victims

Investigators from multiple agencies called the case Operation Growing Pains, which led to the arrest of an alleged racketeering enterprise that dealt with thousands of dollars in stolen goods, jewelry and cash. 

Read the full story on NBC6.

Sewage spill temporarily shuts down lanes of I-95

A sewage spill shut down all northbound lanes of Interstate 95 Tuesday in Miami. The spill happened near 79th Street, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. It’s unclear how the spill happened. 

Read the full story on NBC6.

Secret Service goes on the road to help curb school violence

The U.S. Secret Service is taking its effort to curb school violence on the road to help thousands of educators, law enforcement personnel, mental health professionals and others learn how to identify people who may be threats.

Read the full story on Houston Chronicle.

1 dead, 1 injured in shooting at Lauderhill Apartment

Police are investigating an early Wednesday morning shooting in Lauderhill that left one man dead and another person rushed to the hospital. Police say several armed suspects broke into the apartment, where one man was killed and his roommate was shot in the leg.

Read the full story on NBC6.


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