NORTH MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - Rescue crews rushed an employee at a liquor store in North Miami-Dade to the hospital after, police said, he came under fire during an attempted robbery, triggering an ongoing search for the gunman responsible.
Miami-Dade Police and City of Miami Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the shooting at the Jensen’s Liquors just north of 79th Street on North Miami Avenue, near the city of Miami, Thursday evening.
According to investigators, the subject walked into the business just before 6 p.m. and demanded some sort of refund.
“That return was denied by a clerk at the register. The subject then proceeded to grab a full bottle of liquor from the display area and try to make his way out of the store with it, without paying for it,” said MDPD Detective Andre Martin.
Detectives said the employee, identified as 71-year-old Emmanuel Taylor, followed after the subject, and a struggle ensued in the parking lot of the store.
“The subject, during this struggle, fell down. The subject then produced a firearm, pointed it at the store clerk and fired one round that struck that store clerk in the abdomen,” said Martin.
Paramedics transported Taylor to Ryder Trauma Center. He has since been released from the hospital.
Investigators said the shooter, who is in his 40s, fled in an unknown direction.
Detectives worked into the night to collect evidence, hoping to catch the subject.
“Anyone who knows the whereabouts of this person is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers,” said Martin. “This person is considered armed and dangerous. Do not engage with this person. This is an individual who has already shot and injured one person over a menial piece of property. Do not engage with this person.”
Police said a knit cap that the subject was wearing fell off his head during the confrontation and remained at the scene.
If you have any information on this shooting or the subject’s whereabouts, 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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