SUV ambush leaves woman dead and 2 children injured in Miami-Dade, deputies say
A woman and two children sitting in an SUV were ambushed and shot by a group of people early Saturday morning in Miami-Dade, deputies said. The gunfire killed her and injured an 11- and 12-year-old.
Around 1 a.m., the trio were sitting inside the dark-colored SUV in the area of Northeast 141 Street and Northeast Second Court when several people approached them, the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office said.
The group opened fire and hit all three of them before running away. When deputies were called, they discovered Desiree Chanel Brown, 36, and the two children suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, the sheriff’s office said.
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The three were taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center in critical condition. Brown succumbed to her injuries; the 11-year-old girl and 12-year-old boy are still hospitalized.
Authorities did not reveal if there are familial ties or information on who may have shot them.
The sheriff’s office is asking for the community’s help in providing any information regarding the shooting by calling Miami-Dade CrimeStoppers at 305-472-8477. A tip that leads to an arrest may be eligible for a reward up to $5,000.
This story was originally published April 5, 2025 at 4:14 PM.
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