NORTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - Police said they took a man into custody following a chaotic chain of events that included an officer-involved shooting in Miami Gardens, a police pursuit and a crash in Northwest Miami-Dade.
According to investigators, it all began with a domestic violence call involving a boyfriend and a girlfriend at a home along Northwest 185th Terrace in Miami Gardens, just before 10 p.m. on Sunday.
Gabriela Rodriguez, a resident in the area, said several neighbors knew something was off when they heard what sounded like gunshots.
“I think everyone was definitely startled because we all definitely thought that something was going around in this area and it was,” said Rodriguez.
Police later said the boyfriend fired several shots at the home, drove off and came back at around 4:15 a.m., but by that time, a detective had arrived at the residence.
“The subject fired at our detective. Our detective returned fire, at which time the pursuit began from that location,” said Miami Gardens Police Chief Delma K. Noel-Pratt.
A pursuit ensued during which a Miami Gardens Police officer was involved in a crash near Northwest 22nd Avenue and 135th Street. Fortunately, no officers were injured.
Investigators said the motorist eventually entered the jurisdiction of the City of Opa-locka before crashing in the area of Northwest 107th Street and 17th Avenue in Northwest Miami-Dade.
Police said the subject was apprehended, put on a stretcher and placed into a rescue truck. He was transported to a local hospital to be treated for his injuries.
Detectives spent most of the day Monday searching for clues in the area, including examining a black sedan with several bullet holes, as they worked to piece together how it all unfolded.
Because this was an officer-involved shooting, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement is the lead agency in the ongoing investigation.
7News has reached out to the Miami Gardens Police Department to ask if the subject has been charged with any crimes but have not heard back.
If you have any information on this incident that could help police, 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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