An alarming domestic incident in Miami Gardens saw an elderly woman shot and subsequently airlifted to hospital this morning, according to police statements. The shooting occurred on the 4400 block of Northwest 203rd Terrace just before 11:30 a.m., and involved the victim's son-in-law, who is now the subject of an ongoing manhunt after fleeing the scene. WSVN first reported the incident, with Miami Gardens Police noting that the suspect was reportedly last seen driving a blue Ford F-150, heading southbound.
The woman, identified as a Hispanic senior citizen, sustained an apparent gunshot wound. First responders quickly dispatched her to medical care via air, although details concerning her condition were not readily available. According to a Local 10 News report, the motive behind the shooting remains a mystery with police keen to understand what caused the son-in-law to openly fire a shot at his mother-in-law.
In an effort to assure the public, Miami Gardens police spokeswoman Diana Delgado emphasized that there is no wider danger to the community. "This is a domestic incident that is being handled by our investigation," Delgado stated, as obtained by Local 10 News. With this reassurance comes an appeal to the public for anyone with information to step forward and contact the police.
"We don't know what caused him to really fire a shot at the mother-in-law, but the son-in-law did fire a shot at the mother-in-law who does reside at the residence," Diana Delgado told Local 10 News, shedding light on the unsettling family dynamic at the heart of the incident. The ongoing investigation has yet to release additional details, but the community is being asked to remain observant and report any relevant information that might aid in bringing the suspect into custody.
