Man airlifted after accidentally shooting self at Miami Gardens gas station

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Medics airlifted a man to a local hospital after he accidentally shot himself at a gas station in Miami Gardens Wednesday morning, according to police.

It happened at the Marathon at 19855 NW 37th Ave., about a mile-and-a-half west of Hard Rock Stadium.

Police said the gun went off in the man’s waistband.

According to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, medics took the victim to HCA Florida Aventura Hospital as a trauma alert patient.

Officials haven’t elaborated on his condition.

Copyright 2023 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.

About The Author
Chris Gothner

Chris Gothner

Chris Gothner joined the Local 10 News team in 2022 as a Digital Journalist.

Bridgette Matter

Bridgette Matter

Bridgette Matter joined the Local 10 News team as a reporter in July 2021. Before moving to South Florida, she began her career in South Bend, Indiana and spent six years in Jacksonville as a reporter and weekend anchor.