A domestic dispute inside the Centre Lake apartment complex in Biscayne Gardens turned violent early Wednesday when a woman shot her boyfriend, sending him to the hospital in critical condition, authorities said.
The man was hit in the right arm and rushed from the scene for emergency treatment, according to officials. Deputies detained the girlfriend at the complex, where law enforcement zeroed in on one particular unit while locking down the area.
Deputies Say 'Heated Dispute' Preceded Shooting
The Miami‑Dade Sheriff's Office said the gunfire erupted during what they described as "a heated dispute" inside the Centre Lake apartments, which sit just off Interstate 95 near Northwest 7th Avenue, NBC6 South Florida reported.
Video from the scene showed a strong sheriff's office presence as deputies secured the complex and concentrated their efforts on a single apartment, according to the station.
Where It Happened
Centre Lake is a multi-building affordable housing complex listed at 15710–15774 NW 7th Ave, with a leasing office commonly shown at 15754 NW 7th Ave in the 33169 ZIP code, according to Apartments.com. The property sits in the Biscayne Gardens area of northwest Miami‑Dade, near the busy Golden Glades interchange.
Investigation Under Way
Investigators from the Miami‑Dade Sheriff's Office remained at the scene for hours after the shooting, and officials had not publicly released the names of the man or woman involved, or announced any charges, as of early Wednesday, according to NBC6 South Florida.
The outlet noted that the case remains an active, developing investigation, and authorities may release more details as they continue to piece together what led up to the gunfire.
