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Miami apartment complex goes up in massive flames, displaces dozens of residents

Miami’s Temple Court Apartments was set ablaze by a man who, only moments before, allegedly shot a building worker. A massive blaze engulfed the building, causing severe structural damage and displacing over 40 people.

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Miami firefighters found a person shot and wounded as they arrived at a three-alarm apartment building fire on Monday.

Here’s what to know:

The shooting

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez said a gunshot victim was taken to Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital in critical condition. The shooting remains under investigation and a gunman hasn’t been identified, police say.

In a statement, Atlantic Housing Management confirmed that the man shot was a Temple Court employee. “We are still determining the cause of these events, and we are checking for other injuries,” the statement said. “Police are investigating, and we will help in whatever ways we can.”

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Other injuries

In addition to the gunshot victim, another resident was taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation and three firefighters were also hospitalized in stable condition “for further evaluation,” Sanchez said.

About the building

Miami Fire Rescue and Miami police working at the scene of the fire at the Temple Court Apartments, 431 NW Third St.
Miami Fire Rescue and Miami police working at the scene of the fire at the Temple Court Apartments, 431 NW Third St. CARL JUSTE cjuste@miamiherald.com

County records indicate the building was constructed in 1920.

County property records list the building’s owner as Dallas-based AHF Temple Court LLC, which purchased the complex in 2019 for $6.7 million. State corporate records say AHF Temple Court, Atlantic Housing Foundation and Atlantic Housing Management are all run out of the same Dallas office.

This story was originally published June 10, 2024 at 2:33 PM.

David J. Neal
Miami Herald
Since 1989, David J. Neal’s domain at the Miami Herald has expanded to include writing about Panthers (NHL and FIU), Dolphins, old school animation, food safety, fraud, naughty lawyers, bad doctors and all manner of breaking news. He drinks coladas whole. He does not work Indianapolis 500 Race Day.
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Miami apartment complex goes up in massive flames, displaces dozens of residents

Miami’s Temple Court Apartments was set ablaze by a man who, only moments before, allegedly shot a building worker. A massive blaze engulfed the building, causing severe structural damage and displacing over 40 people.