OPA-LOCKA, FLA. (WSVN) - A man who had to be airlifted to the hospital following a possible road rage shooting in Opa-Locka has died, according to his family.
Miami-Dade Police and Opa-Locka Police officers could be seen at the intersection of Northwest 119th Street and Palm Avenue just after 6:30 p.m., Wednesday.
The victim called police after he was shot and said he believed he was the victim of road rage between himself and another driver. That incident occurred along the 4200 block of Northwest 135th Street, police said.
Opa-Locka Police said the man drove himself to Amelia Earhart Park in Hialeah.
“He did come across a unit, a police officer who was already on the scene at the park,” Opa-Locka Police Lt. Nikeya Jennings said. “Unfortunately, we don’t have any information to provide on the subject who committed this crime.”
He was then airlifted by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue from the park to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center in unknown condition. His family later confirmed that he succumbed to his injuries.
Shortly after the man was airlifted, his mother asked a 7News crew about her son. She was later seen distraught outside of the hospital at the passing of her child.
A single bullet hole could be seen on top of the driver’s door handle in the victim’s Nissan Maxima, which was parked and surrounded by crime scene tape.
According to police, the shooting may involve a driver for Uber, but 7News is waiting to learn in what capacity the driver works for the ride-share company.
Police said they are searching for the shooter, but they do not have a description of the vehicle they were driving.
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 $3,000 reward.
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