NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - Police are investigating a death in North Miami Beach.
North Miami Beach Police officers said they were called to a home near Northeast 18th Place and 161st Street at around 6 a.m., Monday.
They are now treating the death as a homicide investigation, and detectives are searching for evidence.
“A neighbor received information that there may be somebody inside the residence that was deceased, which prompted that person to call police,” said North Miami Beach Police Capt. Juan Pinillos.
A resident who has lived in the area for almost 10 years said the neighborhood is usually quiet, and nothing like this has ever happened before. He didn’t know the people living in the home but said he saw them come and go.
“There were four or five people. I saw them from a distance,” the resident said.
The details surrounding the homicide remain unclear, but police noted that they have a person of interest they are currently seeking.
NMB officials requested assistance from Miami-Dade Police in locating a man in the area.
“The loss of a person’s life is something we take very serious here, and we are sorry for the family to have to go through something like this,” Pinillos said. “If anybody has information in regards to this homicide, we’re pleading with you to please call us.”
If you have any information on this homicide, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a $3,000 reward.
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