Tragedy struck in South Miami Heights early this morning when a man fell victim to a drive-by shooting that proved fatal. The incident, reported by Local10, occurred just before 1 a.m. at the 19300 block of Southwest 116th Avenue, Miami-Dade Police were dispatched to the scene after a report of gunshots Miami-Dade Fire Rescue promptly transported the victim to Jackson South Medical Center where, despite efforts to save him, he was pronounced dead.
A similar account was provided by NBC Miami, detailing that the man was standing in front of a home when an unidentified vehicle approached and an assailant inside the vehicle opened fire, Miami-Dade Police are actively investigating the shooting but have yet to release information on the suspects or the victim's identity.
With no clear motive or suspects at this time, officials are urging anyone who has information regarding this event to contact Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-8477.
