Bullets fly in southwest Miami-Dade neighborhood, man killed
MIAMI - A man was killed in an overnight shooting in southwest Miami-Dade.
Police said they received a ShotSpotter alert for gunfire in the 16400 block of SW 288th Lane. This is close to South Dade Senior High School.
When officers arrived, they found the body of a man who had been shot laying on the ground in the front doorway of a residence.
Miami-Dade police said that the man who died was involved in an exchange of gunfire with the shooter who fled. They said two people were involved.
Family members told police they saw multiple men shooting at each other.
"There were shots, about three or four of them and it happened about 4:45 this morning. We just got up to see the police and the police cars and the police coming up and down," said neighbor Ciria Frias.
Police say at least one gunman ran from the area before officers arrived.
Frias said the family living in the home had been there less than two years.
She told CBS4's Peter D'Oench, "We have been living here for about 16 years. They have been here about one to two years. All we know is there is a couple living there."
Another neighbor named Pauline, who did not want to give her last name, said she had been living in the neighborhood for 47 years.
She was asked, "What sort of neighborhood is this?"
She replied "It used to be nice. I would go back up north if I had the money. I said it. I am not surprised. It's the people not the homes."
Other neighbors who did not want to go on camera said they disagreed, saying the shooting happened in a nice community where they have been few serious problems in recent memory.
Pauline was also asked, "Why is it important that people call police?" And she replied "Because that would be doing the right thing. But I wonder if people still do that."
Police are trying to determine what led to the shooting.
Detectives spent the day searching for clues and evidence. A Miami-Dade Police Officer and his K-9 partner were also seen scouring the area as well.
They do not have a description of any subjects or a description of a possible getaway vehicle.
Anyone who can help find the shooter or shooters should call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at (305) 471-TIPS (8477). There is a reward of up to $5,000.
