A man was tragically shot and killed while driving through Southwest Miami-Dade, in an incident police believe occurred around 3 a.m. today. The victim, identified as Calvin Day and described as a father of six in his late 20s, was driving from his sister’s house when the fatal shots were fired, as reported by WSVN.
Authorities were alerted to the scene via a ShotSpotter notification, a system designed to detect gunshots in the area. Upon arrival, they discovered a crashed vehicle near Homestead Avenue and Hibiscus Street, where the shooting took place. A bystander told WSVN, “I just heard shots. I’m like, ‘Oh, my God,'” then lamenting the individual they saw lying motionless, a devastating sight that left them in shock.
The urgency of the moment was palpable as Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responders transported Day to Jackson Memorial Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. An eyewitness recounted to WSVN her experience of the event, noting the absence of the vehicle's back window and the bullet holes on the passenger side of the car.
In a community left reeling by the violence, activist Mark Harris addressed the need for change, particularly among the youth. In a statement obtained by WSVN, Harris highlighted, “There’s youths walking literally with guns on their side. We live in a Western world. We need to change these laws and how they carry these weapons. The officers are already afraid because they don’t know how to approach these young men.”
Police are still piecing together what happened that early morning, as confirmed by Local 10, which reported the discovery of a man in a vehicle suffering multiple gunshot wounds. Despite being quickly taken to Jackson South Medical Center, he succumbed to his injuries.
While the details of the shooter remain unknown, the Miami-Dade Police Department urges anyone with information to come forward. Tips can be shared anonymously with Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-8477, and there may be a reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in this heartbreaking case.
