A 45-year-old father was gunned down outside his Miami Gardens home Thursday evening, authorities said, and the search is on for whoever pulled the trigger. Detectives are investigating the killing and have not announced any arrests.
What police say
According to WPLG Local 10, officers responded to the home Thursday and found the man suffering from fatal gunshot wounds outside his residence. The brief report did not include the victim's name or any description of a possible suspect, and police have released only limited information while detectives canvass the neighborhood for witnesses and surveillance footage.
City's recent violence
Miami Gardens has seen several high-profile shootings this year, including a police-involved fatal shooting in January, according to NBC6. Together, those incidents highlight ongoing public-safety challenges as investigators work to solve new cases and track down solid leads.
How to help
Anyone with information about Thursday's shooting can submit an anonymous tip to Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers or call 305-471-8477. Tips that help solve homicides may be eligible for a reward, and investigators are urging neighbors to contact authorities if they saw or heard anything that could help the case.
This story will be updated as police release additional details. Local reporters have requested comment from Miami Gardens police and are awaiting a response.
