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Man shot and killed in Florida City identified by police

Man shot and killed in Florida City
Man shot and killed in Florida City 00:45

MIAMI — A man was found shot and killed in southwest Miami-Dade late Saturday night.

Around 11:45 p.m., Florida City Police was called out to a "multi-gunshot detection alert" at 1245 NW 7th Ave. While heading to the scene, they received additional calls about a person shot in the same area.

Once officers arrived, they found the man unresponsive and suffering from gunshot wounds. Officers immediately began life-saving efforts until Miami-Dade Fire Rescue arrived when he died.

Florida City Police detectives responded as well as Miami-Dade Police's Homicide Unit, which has taken over the investigation.

On a social media post shared Tuesday evening, Miami-Dade Police identified the man as Sherman Stroud, 35, and offered up a $5,000 award for any tips that lead up to an arrest.

Miami-Dade Police said anyone with information is urged to contact Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at (305) 471-8477.

Police have not identified any suspects.

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