MIAMI, FL – A quiet Monday afternoon in Miami turned chaotic when four individuals were injured in a shooting spree that has prompted a citywide manhunt. Authorities are actively searching for those responsible for the gunfire that erupted in the Brownsville neighborhood, leaving the community in a state of shock.
The incident unfolded shortly after 1 p.m. near the intersection of Northwest 16th Avenue and 59th Street. Police were alerted by the city’s ShotSpotter technology, which detected the sound of 24 gunshots in quick succession. Upon arrival, investigators discovered at least a dozen shell casings scattered outside a nearby residence.
The violence did not end there. A second scene, just a few blocks away at Northwest 24th Avenue and 51st Street, revealed a car riddled with bullet holes, its windows shattered. It is believed that some of the victims managed to drive to this location even after sustaining injuries.
One man was critically injured, having been shot eight times, while another individual sustained a gunshot wound to the foot. In total, three people were rushed to Jackson Memorial Hospital as trauma alerts, and a fourth victim arrived at the hospital by their own means.
As detectives comb through both crime scenes, they are meticulously reviewing surveillance footage and Ring camera videos from the surrounding area. Despite these efforts, authorities have yet to release any descriptions of potential suspects or determine a motive for the attack.
The investigation has narrowed its focus on a red Cadillac Escalade, seen speeding northbound on Northwest 17th Avenue shortly after the shooting. Law enforcement officials are urging anyone with information about the vehicle or its occupants to come forward.
Residents of the area have expressed their fear and frustration over the incident, highlighting the urgent need for increased safety measures in their community. Miami police continue to maintain a heavy presence in the neighborhood as they work to piece together the events leading up to this violent outbreak.
As the search intensifies, local leaders are calling for calm and cooperation with law enforcement to ensure those responsible are swiftly brought to justice. The situation remains fluid, and updates are anticipated as the investigation progresses.