Violence erupted in Miami Gardens late Saturday night, leading to five individuals being hospitalized following a shooting near Florida Memorial University. WSVN reported that law enforcement responded to the area of Northwest 42nd Avenue and 156th Street, where the gunfire incident occurred close to the campus grounds.
Initial accounts suggest that the shooting was the result of a heated exchange between two women, which grievously spiraled out of control. One, individual has been detained in connection with the violence. Minutes after the turmoil, Miami Gardens Police were on the scene, but details regarding the incident remained scant as per the latest updates late yesterday night.
The proximity of the shooting to Florida Memorial University's Omega Activity Center has heightened concern among students and residents alike. NBC Miami shared a chilling account from local resident, Servando Garcia, stating, "I look out the window and see something hit the wall and the spark on the wall of my house bounced back, and looks like it hit my car," illustrating the random peril bullets cast upon the neighborhood.
While five gunshot victims were promptly transported to the hospital by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, the extent of their injuries is currently undisclosed. A review of surveillance footage is underway to provide more clarity on the events that transpired in the parking lot where the shots rang out.
