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Christian De La Rosa, Reporter

Jenise Fernandez, Anchor/Reporter

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Tags: Miami-Dade County, Traffic

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. — Detectives are investigating a shooting on the Palmetto Expressway’s northbound lanes near Flagler Street in Miami-Dade County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A Miami-Dade police officer reported witnessing how the driver of a black Acura fired several shots at another driver during a suspected road rage incident.

The officer stopped the Acura and arrested the driver. The victim sped away from the scene.

FHP troopers are asking anyone with information about the shooting victim, to call 341 or the Bureau of Criminal Investigations and Intelligence at 850-617-2302.

Local 10 News Assignment Desk Editor Wilson Louis contributed to this report.

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Christian De La Rosa

Christian De La Rosa

Christian De La Rosa joined Local 10 News in April 2017 after spending time as a reporter and anchor in Atlanta, San Diego, Orlando and Panama City Beach.

Jenise Fernandez

Jenise Fernandez

Jenise Fernandez is a six-time Emmy award winning anchor and reporter at Local 10 News. Currently, she anchors the 3 p.m. and 10 p.m. news, Monday through Friday.