Crime

Murder investigation underway after a man was shot dead, Miami-Dade deputies say

A man was fatally shot in Southwest Miami-Dade on Friday, prompting a homicide investigation.
A man was fatally shot in Southwest Miami-Dade on Friday, prompting a homicide investigation. MH

A homicide investigation is underway after a man was gunned down in Southwest Miami-Dade on Friday evening, the Sheriff’s Office says.

Deputies arrived at the area of Southwest 109th Avenue and 216th Street after reports of a man shot. They found a man lying on the ground with a gunshot wound to his upper body.

Miami-Dade paramedics took the man to the hospital in critical condition, and he died there.

Deputies have not released information on the shooter.

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Milena Malaver
Miami Herald
Milena Malaver covers crime and breaking news for the Miami Herald. She was born and raised in Miami-Dade and is a graduate of Florida International University. She joined the Herald shortly after graduating.
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