OPA-LOCKA, Fla. – One person was killed and another wounded Thursday afternoon in a drive-by shooting in Opa-locka, police said.
Opa-locka Police Chief James Dobson confirmed the shooting occurred on Jann Avenue, near the Miami-Opa-locka Executive Airport.
"It was like six to eight shots," said Michelle Dillon, who lives nearby.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue personnel were called to a home near the corner of Bagdad Avenue and Douglas Road. A helicopter rushed the wounded victim to Jackson Memorial Hospital's Ryder Trauma Center.
The other victim was covered by a yellow tarp at the scene.
The Miami-Dade Police Department has since taken over the investigation and is still searching for the shooter.
Homicide detectives are asking anyone with information to call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS.