A pre-dawn drive along Sunshine Boulevard in Miramar turned violent early Sunday when gunfire tore into a car, injuring three people and triggering a crash, according to police. Two men and a woman inside a westbound vehicle were hit as shots rang out, and the car collided shortly afterward. Investigators say they are still piecing together what happened and are searching for a white BMW believed to be connected to the shooting.
What police say
According to CBS Miami, officers believe the shooting happened shortly before 6 a.m. along Sunshine Boulevard. Miramar Fire Rescue crews responded to the crash and rushed all three victims to a nearby hospital. Police did not immediately release information about their conditions and say the investigation remains active. Detectives are asking for the public's help in tracking down a white BMW they think may have been involved.
Local context
Residents in the area are no strangers to gun violence. In January, a deadly gas-station shooting left a 19-year-old dead and sparked a heavy law enforcement response. Neighbors and business owners told reporters they were shaken by how often they have been hearing gunfire as detectives continue their investigations.
Investigation underway
Detectives are reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses as they work to reconstruct the early-morning shooting, CBS Miami reports. Police say officers and Miramar Fire Rescue responded quickly, and all three victims were taken to a local hospital, though their conditions had not been disclosed at the time of reporting. Investigators are urging anyone with video or information about the white BMW to contact authorities.
How to help
Anyone with information is asked to reach out to the Miramar Police Department's Public Information Office or submit anonymous tips through local tip lines. For contact information and records requests, visit the Miramar Police Department. This story will be updated as officials release more details.
