SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - A woman is speaking about the moment she realized her husband was shot as they chased down a thief who stole their truck.
The robber stole the couple’s 2010 Dodge Ram which led to a chase that left the husband, 44-year-old Delvys Rodriguez, shot.
The incident began outside of the couple’s home around 7 p.m. near Southwest 99th Avenue and 166th Street, Thursday
Miami-Dade Police said the husband and wife had just gotten home from shopping, and as they were unloading their items in the driveway, the subject jumped into their 2010 Dodge Ram and drove off with it.
That’s when the husband and wife got into a white Honda and followed the subject to confront him before bullets rung out.
“The husband and wife then got into another vehicle, a white Honda that’s right behind me, and they started following the Dodge Ram,” Miami-Dade Police Sgt. Carlos Rosario said.
Their Honda, now parked at their Southwest Miami-Dade home on Friday, was left riddled with bullet holes.
Police said at least five rounds hit the Honda. The couple didn’t realize they had been shot at until they lost sight of the vehicle and returned home.
“It’s a little scary,” said a witness. “We heard the gunshots. It was fast gunshots, ‘da, da, da, da, da, da.'”
7News spoke with the victim’s wife who said Rodriguez is still recovering in the hospital but will be OK.
“He’s doing pretty well,” she said through a translator.
Police have since located the stolen vehicle but are still searching for the gunman.
While the search continues, police are warning citizens about confronting criminals.
“You have to be very careful and think twice before you do this,” said Rosario. “We strongly recommend that you don’t do this.”
If you have any information on this armed carjacking, 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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