SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - Police officers who were called to check on a resident at a Southwest Miami-Dade home found a body inside.
Detectives went to check on the resident at the home near Colonial Drive and Southwest 141st Avenue, Thursday morning after the family expressed concern. They said they didn’t hear from their loved one and were worried.
That’s when officials made the discovery.
“What they found when they arrived at the home was a broken sliding glass door. Once the officers saw the sliding glass door, they were able to make entry into the house to check the house,” said Miami-Dade Police Department Detective Chris Thomas. “Once they checked the house, what they found was an individual that is deceased inside of the home.”
Homicide detectives were on the scene and confirmed they are in the middle of a death investigation.
“This is concerning,” said neighbor Christoper Bourne.
Neither the name of the person killed nor information on the killer have been released.
Bourne told 7News that police responded to the home two days ago with guns drawn.
“A few days ago, the cops were here. There were guns drawn at that house with the green,” Bourne said. “We were wondering what was happening. They were here practically the whole day. It’s kind of scary. That is highly unusual.”
Police said that incident is also a part of the investigation.
Neighbor Alejandro Marquez said it’s chilling to know that this happened so close to home.
“It’s shocking because this neighborhood is usually just so quiet and peaceful, and you never really hear much going on here,” Marquez said. “This is the last place I expected something like this to happen.”
Police also said they are looking for a white 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class with the tag AXGG54.
If you have any information on this investigation, 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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