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Yahoo
4 days ago
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- Yahoo
Saturday afternoon Miami area shooting hospitalizes a 14-year-old, cops say
An argument between two people turned into the shooting of a boy near a West Miami-Dade commercial building Saturday afternoon, Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office said. After the shooting just before 6 p.m., the gunman ran away from 8000 NW Seventh St., spot of a building with insurance and financial services companies. The 14-year-old boy was taken to Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital, where he's in stable condition. Anybody who knows anything about this shooting can reach out to Crime Stoppers of Miami-Dade & the Florida Keys either online or at 305-471-8477 (TIPS).
CBS News
26-05-2025
- CBS News
Miami officer shoots driver near Bayfront Park music festival during traffic incident, police say
A City of Miami police officer opened fire on a driver during a music festival near Bayfront Park on Sunday afternoon, leaving a man hospitalized and prompting an ongoing investigation, authorities said. Miami Police Assistant Chief Armando Aguilar said the incident happened around Northeast 2nd Street and Biscayne Boulevard, where an officer assigned to the festival was directing traffic. According to Aguilar, a vehicle made physical contact with the officer, and "as a result of that incident, shots were fired." Officer, driver hospitalized after shooting near Downtown Miami concert Roughly 50 Miami Police officers and several partner agency personnel were assigned to the Best of the Best Music Fest, a Caribbean music festival that drew an estimated 10,000 to 12,000 attendees to Downtown Miami, according to authorities. Aguilar said officers immediately rendered aid to the person shot inside the vehicle and rushed him to Ryder Trauma Center. The officer, who sustained minor injuries, was also treated at Jackson Memorial Hospital. Authorities have not said whether the driver intentionally struck the officer or whether any charges have been filed. Body camera footage and surveillance video from nearby businesses are being reviewed, but Aguilar said police still do not have a full picture of what led to the gunfire. Crowds fled in panic after shots rang out near Bayfront Park music festival Earlier in the day, Only in Dade video from the scene showed panicked festivalgoers running after the shooting and emergency crews loading someone into an ambulance under flashing lights. The Best of the Best Music Fest, held at Bayfront Park, is considered North America's premier Caribbean music festival, celebrating the vibrant rhythms and rich cultural heritage of the Caribbean. The annual event draws large crowds for a day of live performances, food and community celebration. The investigation remains active.
CBS News
26-05-2025
- CBS News
Shooting at Miami's Bayfront Park during music festival sends man to hospital, authorities say
A 21-year-old man was hospitalized after a shooting disrupted the Best of the Best Music Fest at Bayfront Park in downtown Miami on Sunday, officials said. Video posted by Only in Dade showed the moments after the apparent gunfire: crowds of festivalgoers running in panic, some glancing over their shoulders as they fled. Emergency crews are later seen loading someone into an ambulance as the scene unfolds under flashing lights. According to Miami Fire Rescue, the victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was taken to Ryder Trauma Center in serious but stable condition. Authorities have not released details on what led to the shooting or whether anyone is in custody. The investigation remains ongoing. The Best of the Best Music Fest is North America's premier Caribbean music festival, celebrating the vibrant rhythms and rich heritage of the Caribbean. Known for world-class entertainment and a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere, the festival invites guests of all ages to enjoy an unforgettable cultural experience.
