An early Sunday argument along South Dixie Highway in Cutler Bay turned into a burst of gunfire that left a man and a woman fighting for their lives, authorities said. Both were rushed to Jackson South Medical Center in critical condition while the gunman took off, and detectives with the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office are now handling the case. Deputies told local media the confrontation started as a verbal dispute that spiraled into violence.
What investigators say
According to WSVN, deputies said the argument escalated into gunfire and both victims were hit in the upper body. The outlet reported that both were taken to Jackson Memorial South and remain in critical condition as detectives continue to look for the shooter.
Where it happened
The shooting unfolded along South Dixie Highway, a heavily traveled stretch that cuts through Cutler Bay's southern neighborhoods. The town contracts sheriff services to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office, which oversees patrol and investigative work in Cutler Bay, according to the Town of Cutler Bay. Both victims were transported to Jackson South Medical Center at 9333 SW 152nd Street, according to Jackson Health System.
A pattern in south Dade
The violence fits into a troubling run of shootings across southwest Miami-Dade this year, including several cases with two people wounded and at least one fatal incident reported in recent months. Coverage of those cases by Local 10 and NBC 6 South Florida highlights what has become a persistent pattern of gun violence in the area.
How to help
Deputies are asking anyone who saw what happened or who has video or other information to come forward. Tipsters can contact Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at (305) 471-8477 or submit a tip online, according to the Town of Cutler Bay. Investigators are urging witnesses to reach out as the search for the suspect continues.
