MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – Homicide detectives are investigating after one person was found dead Thursday in northwest Miami-Dade County.
Miami-Dade police said someone called 911 just after 10 a.m. to report a burglary at 10939 NW First Lane.
When officers arrived, they had to make a forced entry and found one person dead, Miami-Dade police spokesman Daniel Ferrin said.
"In fear that there may be a subject still at the home, they contacted our special response team, the SRT, who then cleared the home and determined there was no other subject in there," Ferrin said.
Neighbors reported hearing gunshots in the area, but police have not confirmed those claims.
"There was like 30 or 35 police cars and SWAT. It was really scary," Juliet Marin, who lives in the neighborhood said. "I was here with my grandparents and my sister and it was scary. I was nervous."
Police have not identified the person who was found dead, but neighbors said the owner of the home was often seen around the neighborhood.
"I think the owner is an old lady from China or some place. I don't know exactly," Ruben Gonzales said. "She walks the neighborhood every day and she tried to sell the house."
Police are currently interviewing witnesses and are waiting on a warrant to re-enter the home.
Anyone with information about the death are asked to call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS.
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