Miami Beach police officers investigate Ocean Drive shooting

Police officers detain man after shooting in South Beach

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. ā€“ Miami Beach police officers were investigating a Friday night shooting on Ocean Drive.Ā 

Witnesses heard shots were fired on Ocean Drive atĀ 10th Street, about 9 p.m., according to the Miami Beach Police Department.Ā 

Minutes after the shooting, a police officer stopped a driver at 9th Street and Collins Avenue, near the Ocean Hotel and Hostel.

MBPD Police Officer Ernesto Rodriguez said officers detained a man.

Rodriguez said they hadn't identified a victim in the shooting. The area of Ocean Drive was closed during the investigationn.Ā 

This is a developing story. Refresh this link for the latest information.Ā 

Local 10 News' Marcine Joseph contributed to this report.Ā 


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