A man has died from his gunshot wounds. Miami police are investigating.
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A man has died in the hospital just hours after he was shot in a Miami neighborhood, police said Thursday morning.
Miami police said they responded around 2:45 a.m. to the area of Northwest 25th Avenue and Ninth Street after getting a call about a wounded man. He was taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital Ryder Trauma Center in critical condition, where he later died from his wounds.
Police announced his death shortly after 8 a.m. Police believe he was in his 40s. They are in the process of notifying his family.
Detectives were seen combing the neighborhood for clues Thursday morning. Drivers are asked to avoid the area between Northwest 24th and 26th avenues and Northwest Eighth to Ninth streets.
Traffic alert for morning commuters: We’re currently on scene investigating a shooting that took place on NW 25 Ave & NW 9 St. The roadways between NW 24-26 Ave & NW 8-9 St have been shutdown as detectives investigate. Please seek alternate route & avoid area. pic.twitter.com/iw2vFjqTMM
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