A Sunday night shooting on the 500 block of Esplanade Drive in Miami Springs left one person wounded and airlifted to Ryder Trauma Center, while another person was detained for questioning, according to police. The victim was flown by helicopter to Jackson Memorial's trauma unit and is expected to survive, authorities said.
As reported by NBC 6 South Florida, police described the shooting as an isolated incident and said "there is no danger to the surrounding area or the public." Investigators stayed at the scene Sunday night while detectives worked to gather evidence and speak with potential witnesses.
Victim taken to Ryder Trauma Center
The wounded person was airlifted to the Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital, the county's Level I trauma center for adult and pediatric patients. Ryder Trauma Center notes it operates around the clock and treats thousands of trauma patients each year, including gunshot wounds and other high acuity cases. Helicopter transfers to Ryder are used when specialized surgical and critical care are needed quickly.
Investigation underway
Miami Springs police said detectives were processing the scene and following leads as the investigation continues. The person detained has not been publicly identified, and officers did not immediately say whether any charges would be filed. Officials have released only limited information so far, and the NBC 6 South Florida report is based on initial details from Miami Springs police.
Local context
Miami Springs is bordered to the south by Miami International Airport, according to Wikipedia, and sits within a busy stretch of northwest Miami Dade. Earlier this year, Hoodline covered a separate violent incident in the area; One Dead, Another Critically Injured highlighted a deadly shooting in northwest Miami Dade, a reminder of why local investigators approach calls like Sunday night's with urgency.
We will update this story if Miami Springs police or other authorities release more information. Anyone with tips can contact the Miami Springs Police Department.
