SOUTH MIAMI, Fla. — South Miami police surrounded an apartment building Tuesday after “three gunshots” were reported there. But authorities said they determined it was the result of a hoax call.
According to a police social media post, the shots fired were reported at at 6341 SW 80th St., just east of U.S. 1.
Video from Sky 10 taken just after 1:20 p.m. shows SWAT team members and at least two armored vehicles at the scene.
Police later said the call was the result of “swatting” — “a false report made to provoke a police response.”
“Thankfully, there was no active threat,” police said in a social media post.
🚨 PSA: Three gunshots reported at 6341 SW 80th St, Miami, FL. Please avoid the area and stay safe. Authorities are on the scene. For more information or real-time updates, contact our South Miami Police Department dispatch at: 305-663-6301. pic.twitter.com/j0EQnVVea5
— South Miami Police (@SoMiamiPolice) April 1, 2025
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