1 dead, 1 wounded in Opa-locka shooting, police say

Miami-Dade police officers investigate fatal shooting

OPA-LOCKA, Fla. ā€“ One manĀ died and another man was wounded during a shooting Thursday night in Opa-locka, police said.Ā 

Miami-Dade police Detective Lee CowartĀ said officers were called to Northwest 143rd Street and Northwest 23rd Place, near Nathan Young Elementary School.Ā 

"Arriving officers found two victims," Lee said.Ā 

Lee said one of the men was dead when officers got there.

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue took the wounded man to Jackson Memorial Hospital's Ryder Trauma Center.

Ā 


About the Author

The Emmy Award-winning journalist joined the Local 10 News team in 2013. She wrote for the Miami Herald for more than 9 years and won a Green Eyeshade Award.

Recommended Videos