Police investigating double shooting in NW Miami-Dade that left 2 hurt
MIAMI -- Police in Miami were searching for clues after one man was critically injured and another man hurt Thursday morning, authorities said.
Officers from the Miami Police Department and the Miami-Dade Police Department are both investigating the shootings to determine if the incidents are connected.
"We are working to see if they are linked," said Miami police Officer Mike Vega. "We are working with Miami-Dade Police to see if the same shooter shot both people."
Miami police officers were called shortly after 7 a.m. about a man who had been shot in the upper body near NW 15th Avenue and 68th Street.
Officers from Miami-Dade police were called a short time later to another scene just three blocks away at nearby NW 14th Avenue and 71st Street for a report of a man who had been shot in the head. Police said he was unresponsive.
The man in his 40s suffered a gunshot wound to the arm but was expected to recover, according to police.
The second victim was taken to Jackson Ryder Trauma Center, where he was listed in critical condition Thursday afternoon. There had been initial reports that the man had died from his injuries.
Miami-Dade police said that man did not have any identification on him.
The shootings and police activity prompted a lockdown at three nearby schools.
Police said the lockdowns at Holmes Elementary, Martin Luther King Elementary and Northwestern High School were later lifted.
Police have not said if they know what led to the shooting.
"We're still reviewing cameras in our real-time crime center and reviewing the camera footage," Vega said. "We do have a description of the suspect."
Police are not releasing a description of a shooter so far and do not have a motive.
Vega told CBS News Miami's Peter D'Oench that detectives are eager to solve this case.
He said, "If anyone has any camera with video that can help us, please come forward. We are eager to put this person behind bars."
Anyone who can help should call MIami-Dade Crime Stoppers at (305) 471-TIPS (8477). There is a reward of up to $1,000. Callers will remain anonymous.
