1 Dead, 1 In Critical Condition Following Shooting In NE Miami
MIAMI (CBSMiami) - City of Miami police detectives are investigating a double shooting on Friday evening which resulted in the death of one man in NE Miami.
Police said they received a call regarding a shooting at around 2 p.m. in the area of NE 20th Street and North Miami Avenue.
When officers arrived they found two men suffering from injuries consistent with gunshot wounds.
"We were just sitting out and all of a sudden we heard shots. Then, like ten minutes later, we heard police," said resident Mark Howard.
Howard was a few blocks away when he heard shots.
Authorities said both men were transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital where one man died shortly thereafter. The second man was listed in critical condition.
Police are looking into leads and possible motives and ask anyone with information to contact police.
Chopper 4 was over the scene behind KUSH restaurant, where there was heavy police presence.
Images showed several marked police units with officers standing behind their vehicles with guns drawn, including long guns.
Units had positioned themselves on both sides of the train tracks.
A special response team was also at the scene where police were interviewing several witnesses.
Miami Police Commander Freddie Cruz said to people who may have been in the area, "If you saw something, if you know something, please come forward and call 911."
UPDATE: PIO is on scene where two people were shot and taken to the hospital. We've established a perimeter from NW 2nd Ave – NE Miami Ct on 18th – 22nd St. Please avoid the area & seek alternate routes. pic.twitter.com/vCuioePrSM
— Miami PD (@MiamiPD) February 7, 2020
Police had closed off the area to vehicular traffic, as they had set up a perimeter.
Investigators have not said if someone was captured or if they know who's responsible.
"I don't think the person is in the area anymore, I think it's just an isolated incident. I think it'll be back to normal. This is a nice area, tourists come around here all the time," Howard said.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Miami Police Department at (305) 603-6350 or Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at (305) 471- TIPS (8477).
