NORTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - Police are searching for a drive-by shooter who struck a man 17 times in Northwest Miami-Dade.
It happened just after 3 a.m. Monday, near Northwest 46th Street and 23rd Court.
Family members identified the victim as Terrance Reeters. He was rushed to Jackson Memorial Hospital in critical condition.
7News spoke with the victim’s nephew, Leon Robinson, who said he kept his uncle awake while they waited for paramedics to arrive.
“As soon as I closed my eyes, I hear ‘Bam, bam, bam, bam,'” said Robinson. “I ran over there, and I was clapping to keep him from closing his eyes. I was scared because I had already lost my auntie earlier this year.”
He added, “All he was saying was that he’s hurt, which is true, but honestly he was going in and out,. He wasn’t saying anything, he was just closing his eyes and opening them. What’s really scary is — ’cause he grabbed me — and it’s like he was scared.”
According to Robinson, his uncle is in his 40s and is a father to several children.
Linda Lindo, the victim’s mother, said her son does not deserve what happened.
“They shouldn’t have done this to my son,” said Lindo. “He ain’t never hurt nobody.”
Lindo also provided an update on Reeters’ condition as of Monday afternoon.
“He got hit in the kidney. He got hit in the groin,” she said. “Some of his intestines had to be taken out. He’s gonna have a fight.”
A description of the suspect has not been released, and police are continuing their search. Police said the subject or subjects may be driving in a newer-model, gray Dodge Charger.
“Just like they did that to my son — trust me, what goes around comes around,” said Lindo. “Karma’s not nothing to play with.”
If you have any information on this drive-by 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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