A 23-year-old man was found fatally shot in Florida City, and the Miami-Dade Police Department is investigating the case. NBC Miami reported that officers responded yesterday to the 400 block of Northeast 2nd Terrace around 4:18 p.m., where they discovered the victim with gunshot wounds.
Aerial footage from the scene showed investigators and a body covered with a yellow tarp. Details surrounding the shooting remain unclear. Neighbors reported that the man may have been shot and then transported in the passenger seat of a white Jeep to a relative’s home, though this information has not been officially confirmed by police.
According to Local 10, Florida City police were first to arrive at the scene and attempted life-saving measures, but the victim was ultimately pronounced dead on site. Officers found him inside a vehicle with a gunshot wound to the head.
The investigation, originally handled by Florida City police, is now being led by the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office with assistance from local units. At this time, few details about the victim or potential suspects have been released to the public.
Footage from nearby Ring cameras appeared to show deputies detaining an individual, but officials have confirmed that no arrests have been made in connection with the case. With few details available and no suspects in custody, the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office is urging anyone with information to come forward. The identity of the deceased has not been released, and the investigation is ongoing.
