MIAMI BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man and woman believed to be involved in a Christmas Eve shooting.

Miami Beach Police officers responded to a shooting in the area of Washington Avenue and 14th Street just after midnight on Dec. 24.

Five shell casings were found at the scene, but the victims were nowhere to be found.

After further investigation, detectives discovered the victims were in a Jeep attempting to pull out of a parking spot along the street when the driver behind the wheel hit a Dodge Caravan.

Surveillance footage shows the male suspect chasing after the victims’ black Jeep. He could be seen firing multiple shots towards the vehicle.

“It appears to have occurred over some sort of minor traffic crash,” Miami Beach Police spokesperson Ernesto Rodriguez said.

The victims were interviewed by detectives and said they continued to drive away in fear. They were not seriously injured.

“One of the bullets made impact and was absorbed by the vehicle’s door, but only left a bruise on that victim, thankfully,” Rodriguez said. “Now we are looking to identify who this man and the woman are. We want to speak to them, exactly understand what transpired and get a better understanding as to what occurred on Christmas Eve here on 14th Street and Washington Avenue.”

The department released a photo of the two suspects eating at a nearby restaurant that was taken minutes before the shooting occurred.

Felipe Diaz, who works nearby, described what he saw through his business’ surveillance cameras, which recorded the shooting.

“Oh, my God, this is crazy,” he said. “It’s gotta be more like a movie. Pretty much what you see in the movies, you know? Now, we’re pretty much a little bit frightened because the shooter is still on the run.”

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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