2 Dead, Over 20 Shot Following Event Outside NW Miami-Dade Venue: Police
MDPD Director Freddy Ramirez said as many as eight people were transported to hospitals in both Miami-Dade and Broward counties while 12 others drove themselves to the hospital
By NBC 6 • Published 5 hours ago • Updated 1 hour ago
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Two people were killed and more than 20 people were injured in what police called a “targeted and cowardly act” early Sunday morning outside a Northwest Miami-Dade banquet hall. NBC 6’s Tony Pipitone and Marcine Joseph report.
Two people were killed and more than 20 people were injured in what police called a "targeted and cowardly act" early Sunday morning outside a Northwest Miami-Dade banquet hall.
The shooting took place just after 12:30 a.m. at a release party for local rap artist at the El Mula banquet hall, located at 7630 Northwest 186th Street.
Miami-Dade Police Department Director Freddy Ramirez said as many as eight people were transported to hospitals in both Miami-Dade and Broward counties while 12 others drove themselves to the hospital. At least one victim is reportedly in critical condition.
Angelica Green, the mother of one of the victims, said her son called her in the middle of the night to tell her he was shot and on his way to the hospital.
"He called us frantic, telling us he had been shot, that it hurts, it hurts and that he loves us and wants us to know," Green told NBC 6. "My husband is like 'no stay with us, stay with us. We hop in the car and we're talking to him to keep him alert."
The shooting took place outside the hall after it had been rented for an event, Ramirez said.
Ramirez said it appeared to be a targeted attack, with individuals standing outside after the concert ended when three shooters drove up in a white Nissan Pathfinder and began shooting into the crowd with assault rifles and hand guns.
"This was a despicable act of gun violence, a cowardly act, " said Ramirez. "We have our investigators on the scene. We are asking for any information from the community."
No arrests have been made at this time.
MDPD Director Freddy Ramirez said as many as eight people were transported to hospitals in both Miami-Dade and Broward counties while 12 others drove themselves to the hospital
By NBC 6 • Published 5 hours ago • Updated 1 hour ago
NBC Universal, Inc.
Two people were killed and more than 20 people were injured in what police called a “targeted and cowardly act” early Sunday morning outside a Northwest Miami-Dade banquet hall. NBC 6’s Tony Pipitone and Marcine Joseph report.
Two people were killed and more than 20 people were injured in what police called a "targeted and cowardly act" early Sunday morning outside a Northwest Miami-Dade banquet hall.
The shooting took place just after 12:30 a.m. at a release party for local rap artist at the El Mula banquet hall, located at 7630 Northwest 186th Street.
Miami-Dade Police Department Director Freddy Ramirez said as many as eight people were transported to hospitals in both Miami-Dade and Broward counties while 12 others drove themselves to the hospital. At least one victim is reportedly in critical condition.
Angelica Green, the mother of one of the victims, said her son called her in the middle of the night to tell her he was shot and on his way to the hospital.
"He called us frantic, telling us he had been shot, that it hurts, it hurts and that he loves us and wants us to know," Green told NBC 6. "My husband is like 'no stay with us, stay with us. We hop in the car and we're talking to him to keep him alert."
The shooting took place outside the hall after it had been rented for an event, Ramirez said.
Ramirez said it appeared to be a targeted attack, with individuals standing outside after the concert ended when three shooters drove up in a white Nissan Pathfinder and began shooting into the crowd with assault rifles and hand guns.
"This was a despicable act of gun violence, a cowardly act, " said Ramirez. "We have our investigators on the scene. We are asking for any information from the community."
No arrests have been made at this time.
