NORTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - Two people are dead after an altercation escalated into gunfire in Northwest Miami-Dade, authorities said.
According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, there was a confrontation between four people near a food truck at the intersection of Northwest 30th Street and 27th Avenue.
“Upon the arrival of the deputies, they were able to discover two victims with apparent gunshot wounds,” said Deputy Joseph Peguero.
The emergency calls came in around midnight, referencing a man and a woman suffering from gunshot wounds.
“2722 Northwest 30th Street advising a male and female shot at this time” was heard over the Broadcastify police scanner.
Deputies and paramedics arrived at the intersection and began to block off the scene and assess the victims.
The 27-year-old woman, identified as Jeankerly Maria Linares Marin, was pronounced dead at the scene. Officers placed a yellow tarp covered her body as the combed the area for clues and placed down evidence markers.
The Medical Examiner’s Office eventually arrived to remove the victim’s body.
As for the man, 7News cameras captured paramedics performing life-saving measures as they arrived at Jackson Ryder Trauma. Despite the paramedics’ best efforts, the man would not survive.
A third person, another woman, was shot at, but was not injured and was able to get away.
After the shooting the subject fled the area in an unknown direction.
Detectives said the unknown subject was involved in a verbal dispute with one of the victims. The argument escalated when the subject pulled out a weapon and shot the three victims.
“The subject approached the victims at a local establishment of a food truck. Had an altercation of words, where the subject brandished a firearm and shot at the victims. We urge the community to please, if you know something, contact us,” said Peguero.
Neighbors and residents in the area were left shaken by the news.
“I thought it was safe for me and my kids,” one woman said. “I thought it was safe.”
“Everybody wants to grab a gun now. Everybody wants to grab a gun, you look at them funny they want to grab a gun, it’s sad,” said a man.
Crime scene tape was seen across the street alongside evidence markers indicating bullet shell casings.
As of Monday afternoon, the sheriff’s office said they do not have a description of the suspect and remain on the lookout for them.
If you have any information on this crime, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.
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