Woman detained after man fatally shot at Miami motel

A yellow tarp covers a man's body after he was fatally shot outside a motel in Miami. (WPLG)

MIAMI — A woman was detained early Friday morning after a man was fatally shot at a motel in Miami, authorities confirmed.

The shooting was reported at the Ernesto Motel, located at 4001 W. Flagler St.

According to Miami police, officers responded to the scene around 12:45 a.m. and found a man in his 40s who had been shot.

Miami Fire Rescue crews also responded and pronounced the victim dead at the scene.

Police confirmed that a woman was detained at the scene for questioning.

No other details were immediately released.

Police tape surrounds the Ernesto Motel in Miami following a fatal shooting. (WPLG)

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