A man is recovering in stable condition after he was shot in the groin on a residential block of Florida City early Saturday morning, and the person accused of pulling the trigger didn’t flee — they stayed put and were taken into custody at the scene, according to police.
The shooting happened just before 2 a.m. along the 500 block of Northwest 16th Street, according to CBS News Miami. Officers arrived to find the victim suffering from a gunshot wound, and first responders moved quickly to provide emergency aid before he could be transported for further treatment.
Victim Flown to Jackson South, Listed in Stable Condition
Police responded to reports of a shooting at 501 Northwest 16th Street, where they located the wounded man, per WSVN. He was airlifted from the scene to Jackson South Medical Center, where he remained in stable condition following the attack. The outlet’s report does not identify the victim or detail what led up to the shooting.
Florida City police confirmed a man had been shot in the groin, though the department has not released additional information about his age or identity. The person allegedly responsible for the shooting remained at the scene after the gunfire and was taken into custody, the station’s report notes, though it’s unclear whether that individual has since faced formal charges.
Investigation Remains Open
No motive or further circumstances surrounding the shooting have been disclosed by investigators. Detectives have not released the name of the person taken into custody, and it remains unknown what, if any, relationship existed between that person and the victim. The case remains under investigation, and Hoodline will update this story as more details become available.
