HIALEAH GARDENS, Fla. — A man was airlifted to a trauma center Sunday after a shooting at a home near the 8800 block of Northwest 113th Street, according to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue.

Family member Elizabeth Brito said she arrived as police took her cousin — the victim’s mother — into custody.

“I just pray and hope that my cousin’s innocence comes out, that it was in self-defense,” Brito said.

Brito said the victim has struggled with drug addiction for years and can become aggressive.

“She’s been trying to help him for many years. I don’t know what led to this,” she said.

His condition has not been released.

Hialeah Gardens Police are continuing to investigate and have not released additional details.

Family seeks answers after shooting sends man to trauma center

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