NORTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - A man has been hospitalized after he was shot by his mother in Northwest Miami-Dade, police said.
Miami-Dade Police responded to the scene near Northwest 98th Terrace and 14th Avenue, Wednesday morning.
According to police, the mother shot her 24-year-old son in the leg and hip. He was transported to Ryder Trauma Center in unknown condition. However, witnesses said it appeared the man did not suffer life-threatening injuries.
“Upon arrival it was learned that there was a domestic dispute between a parent and a child,” said Miami-Dade Police Maj. Ignacio Alvarez.
Those close to the family said the incident began Tuesday night when the son began fighting with his father, who is a firefighter. The father ended up with a black eye. The son was then reportedly told to leave the home.
Witnesses said he returned Wednesday morning and tried to kick in the door of the home. That’s when the mother, relatives said, is a corrections officer, pulled out her gun and shot him several times.
“From my understanding, there was a dispute last night where the son jumped on the father, and so I do have questions because my concern is why wasn’t he taken into custody last night?” said family friend Tangela Sears. “That would have prevented [what happened] this morning, so I can understand the mother shooting when she don’t know the type of rage. She don’t know what’s going to happen.”
Police continue to investigate this case. “There is one individual that’s been shot several times that’s currently in surgery, unknown his status,” Alvarez said.
Officers remained on scene into Wednesday afternoon and said they will be questioning the family and neighbors to find out what exactly happened.
It is unclear if the mother used her work-issued weapon.
Officials have not said if charges will be filed.
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