10 people were shot during a music video in Miami Gardens. Police are asking for tips
Gunshots rang out when a crowd was filming a music video outside a popular soul food restaurant in Miami Gardens. One week later, police are turning to the public for tips.
As many as 10 people were shot Jan. 5 in the parking lot of The Licking Restaurant, 17647 NW 27th Ave., after an argument between two people escalated.
Multi-platinum rapper French Montana was filming a music video when a man opened fire with an assault-style rifle, barricading himself with a $400,000 car that was being used as a prop.
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Prior to the hail of bullets, at least two people were robbed at the KFC at Northwest 177th Street and 27th Avenue, according to Miami rapper Ced Mogul.
Three men had stolen a promoter’s Rolex, car keys and wallet before the location change, according to Mogul. They blended in with the group and followed them to The Licking, “pretending to watch” the filming.
After firing into the crowd, they fled in a black sedan.
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One of French Montana’s bodyguards and up-and-coming New Orleans rapper Rob49 were shot and injured, according to social media posts. French Montana had managed to escape after being whisked away by security, law enforcement sources told The Miami Herald.
Anyone with information should contact Miami Gardens Police Det. L. Valdes at 305-474-1386. You can also contact Miami-Dade County Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online.
This story was originally published January 12, 2023 at 4:19 PM.
