Deputies say the victim knew the gunman; she was taken to Jackson Memorial’s Ryder Trauma Center in stable condition.
MIAMI, FL — A woman was shot late Wednesday morning inside a home in Northwest Miami-Dade, and a suspect was taken into custody in North Lauderdale less than two hours later, authorities said. The shooting was reported near Northwest 2nd Avenue and 82nd Terrace around 11:50 a.m., and the arrest happened after a multi-agency search that extended into neighboring Broward County.
Investigators said the woman and the gunman knew each other, though they did not disclose the nature of the relationship or release either person’s name. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue took the victim to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center, where she was listed in stable condition. The case drew a large response from Miami-Dade deputies and detectives, who canvassed the block and spoke with neighbors before alerting nearby agencies to be on the lookout for a fleeing suspect. The swift arrest in North Lauderdale underscores the cross-county coordination that often follows daytime shootings that spill beyond jurisdictional lines, and sets up the next steps in charging and court appearances.
Deputies closed streets around the 200 block of Northwest 82nd Terrace shortly before noon as crime scene investigators marked shell casings and photographed the exterior of the home, including a bullet hole visible in a hurricane shutter, according to authorities and neighbors who watched from their porches. “Someone came around and was shooting,” said neighbor Penn Matt, who has lived in the area for decades. “I walked out and the whole neighborhood was blocked off.” The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office said units were on scene within minutes of the 11:50 a.m. call. As detectives gathered statements, patrol supervisors broadcast a description of a person of interest and a vehicle to surrounding agencies, prompting additional units to stage along major corridors heading north into Broward.
By early afternoon, authorities said deputies located and detained a man in North Lauderdale. Officials did not immediately detail what led them to the suspect, whether a specific vehicle match or license plate reader hit, and they did not say if a firearm was recovered at the time of the arrest. The sheriff’s office also did not release the suspect’s age or hometown. Inside the Miami-Dade scene, investigators focused on a single residence along Northwest 82nd Terrace and interviewed witnesses about the sequence of shots and any argument they may have heard beforehand. The number of rounds fired was not disclosed. Officials said the woman suffered at least one gunshot wound; her exact injuries were not released. Detectives emphasized that, based on preliminary information, the shooting appeared targeted and not random.
Residents said the block is usually quiet on weekdays, with construction trucks and school traffic making up much of the midday movement along Northwest 2nd Avenue. Property records show a mix of longtime homeowners and renters on the street, where many homes have hurricane shutters and iron fencing. Deputies extended crime scene tape across the front yard and sidewalk, keeping onlookers back as they waited for a search warrant to process the interior. In recent years, police have responded to a handful of aggravated battery and disturbance calls within several blocks, but neighbors said a shooting at lunchtime stood out. “You worry because kids walk through here after school,” Matt said. “You don’t expect to see all those lights before noon.”
As of Wednesday evening, detectives were interviewing the suspect and reviewing evidence from the home, including any shell casings, projectiles and ring-camera or porch surveillance video offered by neighbors. The victim remained at Ryder Trauma Center in stable condition, according to authorities. Officials said charges would be filed in Miami-Dade; if the suspect was booked first in Broward because of the arrest location, a transfer to Miami-Dade would follow after initial processing. Prosecutors are expected to review the case for potential counts that could include attempted murder and firearm-related offenses, depending on the final investigative findings and any prior restraining orders or documented disputes.
The shooting happened on a weekday in a residential pocket just west of Interstate 95 and north of the Little River, an area where city and county jurisdictions intersect and where investigators often rely on automatic license plate readers, traffic cameras and witness tips to track fleeing suspects. The sheriff’s office said the victim knew the gunman, a detail that typically guides detectives toward focused interviews and electronic evidence associated with the people involved. Officials did not provide information on 911 calls placed before the gunfire or whether any protective orders existed between the parties. No other injuries were reported, and there was no immediate indication that children were present in the home at the time.
Authorities said they will release the suspect’s name and booking photo once charges are finalized and the man is processed through the county jail system. If the arrest occurred in Broward, a first-appearance hearing there could address the transfer while Miami-Dade prepares its case file; if booked directly into Miami-Dade, an initial hearing could come as early as Thursday morning. Detectives also plan to return to the block to re-interview witnesses in daylight and collect any additional footage from doorbell cameras or businesses along nearby Northwest 2nd Avenue. Officials said they expect to provide an update after the suspect’s charging decision and booking are complete.
On the block, yellow tape fluttered in the breeze as rain clouds gathered and deputies moved in and out of the home’s front door. A marked patrol SUV idled near the crime scene boundary while a detective photographed the shutter with the bullet hole. “It’s scary when you see this right where you live,” said a woman who lives around the corner and asked not to be named. “I hope the lady pulls through.” Traffic eased after the road reopened, but several neighbors lingered on their porches, watching as investigators packed up evidence containers and loaded them into an unmarked vehicle.
As of late Wednesday, the sheriff’s office said the woman remained in stable condition and the suspect was in custody while detectives finalized charges. Officials said the next update is expected after booking, followed by an initial court appearance that will set bond and release conditions.
Author note: Last updated January 16, 2026.