A man is recovering in the hospital after being shot in the leg near a restaurant along a busy North Miami commercial strip on Sunday, police said. Officers rushed to the area of 13785 NW 7th Ave following reports of gunfire, but when they got there, they did not find a victim at the scene. Authorities later learned the wounded man had already been taken to a hospital by private means, where officers confirmed he had a non-life-threatening injury to his leg. No arrests have been made, and the investigation is still active, according to police.
What police say
According to NBC6 South Florida, North Miami officers responded to calls of shots fired at 13785 NW 7th Ave and initially came up empty when they searched the area for a victim. The station reports that officers later located the man at the hospital, where they confirmed he had suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the leg. Detectives have opened an active investigation. Police have not publicly identified any suspects or released a possible motive.
Where it happened
The shooting took place along a commercial stretch of NW 7th Avenue that is lined with restaurants and late-night businesses. The mix of eateries and walk-up spots keeps the area busy, which makes reports of gunfire especially unnerving for nearby residents and business owners. Authorities have not released additional information about bystanders or potential witnesses.
Broader context
The North Miami shooting comes amid a series of gun violence incidents reported across Miami-Dade this month, including a drive-by in Homestead that left one person injured, according to the Miami Herald. North Miami police say their probe into Sunday’s incident remains ongoing, and they have not announced any arrests.
