NORTHEAST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a gunman suspected of shooting a man in the leg outside of a Northeast Miami-Dade synagogue.

Miami-Dade Police released photos of a vehicle believed to have been driven by the gunman at the time of the shooting outside the Young Israel of Greater Miami Temple on the corner of Northeast 10th Avenue and 171st Street, just after 6:30 p.m., Sunday.

The vehicle is described as a 2006 to 2013 black Chevy Impala with dark-tinted windows.

In the new surveillance video, the vehicle could be seen passing through the area before someone could be seen sprinting to the synagogue, presumably to help the victim.

Investigators said the victim, later identified by temple members as 68-year-old Warren Lipschutz, was approaching the front door of the house of worship when he was shot.

Police described the gunman as a black male with a slim build and cropped hair between the ages of 20 to 25. The man is considered armed and dangerous.

“They’re pursuing this and taking it very seriously,” said Koby Litowich, a member of the synagogue. “They’re very confident that they’re going to catch the culprit.”

Lipschutz remains in the hospital, where he is recovering.

“No one has stayed home because of what happened,” said Rabbi Dovid Lehrfield. “He’s doing well. He’ll need further surgery, and tomorrow, with the help of HaShem, I hope to see him personally. We are praying for him, and we hope to be with him physically, spiritually and financially as well.”

Officers are keeping guard outside the temple in hopes of helping residents in the neighborhood feel safer.

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 $1,000 reward.

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