MIAMI BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - Gunfire broke out in a popular section of Ocean Drive on South Beach, sending a man to the hospital and leading police to take one person into custody.
According to Miami Beach Police, the shooting took place on the east side of 10th Street and Ocean Drive, near the Clevelander Hotel, at around 7 p.m., Saturday.
Witnesses said chaos ensued, as people started running away from the scene.
“I was sitting there having dinner, and we heard the shots, so I ran for my life,” said a witness.
“I just heard three shots, and when I looked out the window, I see two people and one guy surrendering,” said witness Cristian Colon.
Officials said the victim suffered a gunshot wound to the arm.
Paramedics transported him to Jackson Memorial Hospital for treatment.
Officers took one person into custody and were able to recover a firearm. They also detained several others to determine their involvement in the incident.
Police shut down the 1000 block of Ocean Drive as well as some bars in the area while they investigated.
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