Tropical Park shooting puts one man in hospital, Fire Rescue says
A man was hospitalized after being shot in Tropical Park, according to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue.
The shooting occurred just before 6 p.m. on Friday in the area of Southwest 79th Avenue and 40th Street, Fire Rescue officials say.
A Santa’s Enchanted Forest spokesperson told WSVN 7News that the incident happened on the opposite side of the park so there was no need to evacuate the holiday set-up.
Paramedics took the man to a local hospital. His condition is unknown.
It’s not clear whether the shooter has been apprehended.
Miami-Dade police are investigating.
This is a breaking story that will be updated with new information.
This story was originally published November 22, 2019 at 7:13 PM.
C. Isaiah Smalls II
Miami Herald