A fatal confrontation erupted in Northwest Miami-Dade when the driver of a red Mazda 3 was gunned down after a dispute with ATV and dirt bike riders, authorities said. The incident, which transpired shortly after 4 p.m. Sunday, left the motorist dying from a gunshot wound to the neck, as sources relay to 7News.
According to the reports, the victim was southbound on Northwest 13th Avenue heading toward the 119th Street intersection when several all-terrain vehicles and dirt bikes swarmed the car, sparking an altercation. Trying to quickly leave the scene, the driver found themselves in the crosshairs as someone proceeded to recklessly open fire into the Mazda multiple times, the sources explain.
The motorist, whose identity remains undisclosed pending family notification, was unable to escape the barrage of bullets. After the shooting, the assailants on the ATVs and dirt bikes sped away, leaving the victim to succumb to their injuries. Local enforcement has since released a "be on the lookout" for the individuals involved in this road-rage turned deadly, as mentioned in statements acquired from 7News.
Miami-Dade Police are deep into the investigation, having not officially confirmed the particulars of the incident. Nevertheless, they are urging anyone with information concerning this tragic episode or the whereabouts of the culprits to promptly contact Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. The police reassurance stands – tipsters can choose to remain anonymous and possibly are eligible for a reward summing up to $5,000, as the sources state.
