SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - A shooting at an abandoned house in Southwest Miami-Dade has led to the deaths of two individuals. The Miami-Dade Police Department (MDPD), Homicide Bureau, is actively seeking the community’s assistance in identifying and locating the suspect(s) responsible for this heinous crime.
On Saturday, at approximately 5:22 p.m., officers responded to reports of gunfire at 10214 SW 175 St.
When law enforcement arrived, they found the bodies of the two brothers inside the second floor of the apartment. They were later identified as 19-year-old Alexis Martinez Marquez and 16-year-old Osvaldo Martinez Marquez, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue personnel who arrived at the scene confirmed the fatalities.
Ring camera video from a resident who lives in the area showed a red car speeding away, moments after the shooting occurred. Hours later, yelling could be heard on the video footage while neighbors stood outside their homes to determine where the commotion was coming from.
Neighbors told 7News that apartment was vacant and that the teens’ mother said she isn’t sure what they were doing there.
While investigators remain without any information regarding the subject(s) responsible for this tragedy. The MDPD Homicide Bureau is urging the community to come forward with any information related to the incident, including the identity and whereabouts of the suspect(s).
A GoFundMe page has been created for the family. If you would like to donate, click here.
Those with information are encouraged to contact the MDPD Homicide Bureau at (305) 471-2400. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS.
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