A man died this Wednesday after being shot in the chest during a fight inside a machinery and transportation business in Medley, the industrial area in the northwest of Miami-Dade, as confirmed by local press based on a report from the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office (MDSO).
The incident occurred shortly after 7:00 AM at the facilities of Metro Express Inc., located at the intersection of NW 109th Street and South River Drive.
Two men became embroiled in a verbal argument inside the establishment, and at one point, one of them pulled out a gun and shot the other.
What is known about the shooting
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue paramedics arrived at the scene, transported the victim to a landing zone, and evacuated them by helicopter to the Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital, in critical but stable condition.
Hours later, the MDSO confirmed that the man had passed away.
The suspect was detained at the scene for questioning and also received medical attention.
According to information from Local 10, the man who fired was hospitalized for medical reasons, and at the time of the initial reports, he had not been formally admitted to any detention facility.
The authorities indicated that formal charges are expected once he is discharged.
The sergeant Luis Rivera from the Medley Police described how the events unfolded.
"Apparently, there was a verbal altercation between two individuals inside the business... at this moment, the individual is in custody, detained under investigation," he pointed out.
"There is no threat to the public or to businesses adjacent to the location of the incident," he added.
The investigation was taken over by the Homicide Bureau of the MDSO, which took over from the Medley Police once the death was confirmed.
As of the close of this report, the identities of the victim and the suspect remain unknown.
It has not been clarified whether those involved were employees of Metro Express or if they were visitors, nor what the exact reason for the argument was.
Anyone with information about the shooting can contact the Medley Police or Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS (8477).
Calls can be made anonymously, and there is a reward of up to $5,000 for those who provide information that helps clarify the case.
Medley, an industrial area with a strong Cuban presence
Metro Express Inc. is a construction, machinery, and transportation company registered at 9390 NW 109th Street, Medley, Florida 33178.
Operates additionally as a transporter within the state of Florida, with 25 motorized units and 20 declared drivers.
Medley is a small community located in the northwest of Miami-Dade with just around 1,100 permanent residents, but its daytime population exceeds 60,000 people including workers and visitors.
A significant portion of its territory is designated for industrial use, including warehouses, transportation companies, distribution, and manufacturing.
The locality is bordered to the east by Hialeah, a city with a significant Cuban-American community, and many of its workers reside in Hialeah, Hialeah Gardens, Doral, and Miami Lakes, commuting daily to the industrial centers of Medley.
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