NORTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - Police are investigating a deadly discovery after a man’s body was found in the middle of the roadway in Northwest Miami-Dade.
According to police, they responded to the area of Northwest 46th Street and Northwest 22nd Avenue, around 1:00 a.m., after receiving reports of a person being shot, Wednesday. When they arrived to the location, they found one male victim suffering from gunshot wounds.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue pronounced the victim dead on the scene.
7Skyforce flew over the area as police began their investigation.
It is unclear what led up to the incident, but the body was on the road with a yellow tarp over it until 6:30 a.m., while police conducted their investigation.
7News spoke to a witness who heard the gunshots.
“I hear bah, like bah, bah, bah and I’m like ‘Oh my God’ and I started running home and I just keep hearing it! So I just hurried and run home like ‘Oh my God, they shooting,'” said Amaya Card.
Police are still working to identify the victim.
The roadways were closed in both directions, but they have since been reopened.
Investigators say they are attempting to obtain any possible surveillance video from nearby businesses to help with the investigation.
No arrests have been made.
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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