NORTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - Rescue crews took three people to the hospital after an overnight attempted robbery of a security guard in Northwest Miami-Dade led to a shootout, authorities said.
Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a ShotSpotter alert in the area of Northwest 79th Street and 19th Avenue, near the Regency Pointe apartment complex and next to a Church’s Chicken restaurant, at around 4 a.m. on Monday.
Neighbors recalled hearing multiple gunshots.
“It was like 12 [shots], like 12,” said area resident Alberto Nolasco.
Responding deputies arrived to find three men suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.
Detectives said their preliminary investigation revealed that two men attempted to rob a security guard. There was an exchange of gunfire, during which the security guard and the subjects were struck.
“Male shot in the abdomen multiple times,” a first responder is heard saying in radio transmissions.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units arrived at the scene and transported all three patients to a local hospital in stable condition.
Deputies were seen focusing their investigation on the parking lot of the apartment complex, located near the scene of the shooting, as well as the street outside the complex. Investigators were seen dusting for prints on several cars and a golf cart.
Officers cordoned off Northwest 21st Avenue just outside Regency Pointe, as evidence markers marked the pavement.
MDSO robbery detectives have taken over the ongoing investigation. It remains unclear whether or not anyone will face any charges.
If you have any information on this shooting, 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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