WEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - Authorities are searching for a person who is accused of shooting a man in the parking lot of Midway Crossings in West Miami-Dade, Thursday afternoon.
Police believe the suspect is a white male with a slim build. After the incident, the suspect fled the scene in a red vehicle, heading southbound.
7Skyforce hovered over the scene, located in the 7000 block of West Flagler Street, where caution tape and police presence was visible in the parking lot.
The victim was rushed to HCA Florida Kendall Hospital. His condition is unknown.
“Two people were arguing with one other, when one of the individuals presented a firearm and shot at the other individual,” Miami-Dade Police Detective Luis Sierra said.
Many people witnessed what happened.
“The man stepped out of a Corolla and pulled out a gun,” a witness said in Spanish. “He started shooting at another man who was running. He said, ‘I’m going to kill him.'”
At the scene, several shell casings were found by investigators
The shooter is still at large.
Police are encouraging anyone with information about the incident or the whereabouts of the suspect to come forward and contact local law enforcement immediately.
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