NORTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - Police are investigating a fatal shooting in Northwest Miami-Dade.
Officers responded to reports of a person who got shot near Northwest 18th Avenue and 69th Street, around 4:15 a.m., Monday.
Units discovered a man who suffered from a gunshot wound to the head; Miami-Dade Fire Rescue pronounced the man dead on the scene.
The 50-year-old mother of the victim said the man shot was Marcell Whitsett; she continued to say that while he did not live the cleanest life, he was still her son.
According to his mother, Whitsett was “a happy-go-lucky guy, a DJ in the area who absolutely loved music.”
The man also leaves behind a 26-year-old son and a 22-year-old daughter.
As of 9 a.m., Northwest 18th Avenue between 70th and 68th streets, has been closed off until further notice.
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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