Three men were hospitalized last night after a shooting occurred in Miami, leading authorities to launch an intensive investigation. Near the intersection of North Miami Avenue and 13th Street, not far from the Miami-Dade County School Board building, gunshots were heard around 9:45 p.m. Upon their arrival at the scene, Miami Police discovered three males suffering from gunshot wounds. In a gray vehicle that was seen fleeing westbound, investigators believe the shots were fired. Currently unknown are the conditions and identities of the victims who were rushed to Jackson Memorial Hospital, as reported by NBC Miami.
First responders seen taking two of the injured to the Ryder Trauma Center and another to the emergency room, according to the information provided by WSVN. Police have yet to disclose whether any suspects or persons of interest are being sought in connection to the incident. Erick Reynoso, a local resident whose daily routine includes visiting the boxing gym, expressed his disbelief to WSVN, "I just went to the gym, all the doors were closed and I was like ‘Why? Its not even close time’ I was trying to get in and then I opened the door and the lady was like ‘Didn’t you hear the gunshots?’ and I was like ‘Oh those were gunshots?’ I thought they were fireworks or something." Officials cordoned off the area as detectives canvased it, seeking answers and evidence that might illuminate the circumstances around this unfortunate event.
For those in the community or anyone with information regarding the crime, Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers is reachable at 305-471-TIPS. Callers have the option to remain anonymous and may even qualify for a cash reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest or charges filed. Details about the shooting remain sparse, but Local 10 confirms that the investigation is ongoing as authorities seek to piece together what escalated to the shooting and who is responsible for this abrupt act of violence.
