NORTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - Two people were transported to the hospital following a possible stray bullet shooting that happened adjacent to a Northwest Miami-Dade elementary school.
Miami-Dade Police and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units were called to the scene near Northwest 52nd Street and 31st Avenue, just before 4:15 p.m., Wednesday.
7 SkyForce HD hovered over the scene where a gray Chevrolet sedan could be seen with its passenger window shot out.
Police said a 52-year-old woman, later identified as Terry Fairell, was shot in the arm while driving the sedan. They believe she was shot by a stray bullet.
“She’s alive. She got one bullet in her arm, and she’s in surgery right now,” said Gregory Anderson, the female victim’s son. “She seen guys with big guns shooting.”
A good Samaritan took care of the female victim until paramedics arrived.
“So when I wrapped the tie around, I applied pressure to it, and I put the belt ’round her arm to cut her circulation off and whatnot,” the good Samaritan said. “She was saying she can hear where the bullets were coming from. It was a stray bullet. It was a stray bullet. It wasn’t meant for her. She’s a hard-working lady.”
According to police, an adult male victim was shot in the leg and drove himself to the area of Northwest 22nd Avenue and 36th Street, where he called for help.
The male victim told police the shooter had an assault rifle and was in a black vehicle carrying up to four men.
The shooting happened near Lorah Park Elementary School, and the school was placed on lockdown with 40 children in after-care.
The children were later released to their parents.
“All I know I put the pedal to the metal to get here to see what was going on with [my children],” said parent Angelique Rose. “I know I came by earlier, they was outside … something’s not right. Another day in Miami. That’s the other side of Miami, what’s not shown on TV. It’s just too close to home for comfort, that’s all.”
Update: Lorah Park Elementary kids have been released to their parents following the school lockdown that resulted from a possible stray bullet shooting of a woman in her car. The victim was rushed to the hospital. @wsvn
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Fire rescue crews have transported both victims to Jackson Memorial Hospital, where they are expected to be OK.
Anderson picked up his mother’s car, drove it to the family home and visited her at the hospital.
He said she still has several upcoming surgeries planned before she is able to head home.
“I’m grateful because, I mean, it could’ve been worse,” Anderson said. “I mean, like I said, my mom is living. She’s here. She could be gone right now just driving by. I’m grateful. I’m grateful. Good God to glory, I’m grateful that she’s alive, and she’s here, and I’m thankful.”
Police believe there could be as many as four people involved in this shooting.
Both 52nd Street and 31st Avenue were closed as police investigated, but the roadways have since reopened.
If you have any information on this shooting, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a $1,000 reward.
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