NORTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - One man has died and a woman is in critical condition after a shooting in Northwest Miami-Dade.
Miami-Dade Police and Fire Rescue crews responded to the scene near Northwest 17th Avenue and 74th Street, just before 4 a.m., Tuesday.
Authorities said an argument broke out between the victims and another person when the shots were fired.
The male victim was pronounced dead on the scene.
7News cameras captured investigators around a red SUV at the scene, where the victim’s body remained up to 8 a.m. The scene has since been cleared.
The female victim was transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center in critical condition.
Longtime resident Willie Richardson told 7News that incidents like this happen all too often in the area.
“Yeah, regular. Ain’t nothing new about a shooting,” he said.
The victims were inside a red BMW SUV. Shell casings and what appeared to be a cell phone were left behind.
As news spread of the violence, family and friends arrived hoping to gather information.
“It needs to be stopped, that’s for sure,” Richardson said.
As the investigation continues, residents of the neighborhood said the shooting is an all too familiar sight.
“Yeah, too often. Too often,” Richarson said.
Police said they are questioning an adult male to see if he was connected to the shooting.
The female victim has not yet been identified.
If you have any information on this fatal shooting, contact Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. Remember, you can remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.
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