Two people are killed and seven others injured after a shooting incident at a bar in Florida on Saturday.
Florida: At least two people, including the gunman, were killed and seven others were injured after a dreadful gunfire incident occurred at a bar in Miami-Dade County on Saturday. The shooting took place at a Martini Bar in CityPlace Doral mall following a heated scuffle. Among the injured individuals was a police officer who had been called to the scene. A security guard who attempted to stop the accused was killed on the spot. Following which, a gunfight started between the accused and cops, resulting in his death.
According to police, out of seven, two persons sustained critical injuries and were rushed to Jackson Trauma and HCA Kendall Regional Trauma for treatment.
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MIAMI: Several people were shot, including a police officer, during a shooting this morning at Bar Martini, on City Place in Doral. pic.twitter.com/HQvk16iSUV— South Today (@SickleStar5) April 6, 2024
Not Looking For Any Suspects: Police
While addressing a press conference, Chief of Police Edwin Lopez informed that quick action by the City of Doral police “prevented an incident from escalating.”
“The officer shot and killed the subject, however, the officer also sustained a gunshot wound to the lower extremity,” Miami-Dade Police Detective Alvaro Zabaleta said.
Police further informed they have taken witnesses into custody for questioning but not looking for any other suspect.
Lopez termed the incident “a extremely disappointing day” for South Florida community. “Anytime a law enforcement officer is shot, it tears at the core fabric of our community. But we are grateful that he is alive and in stable condition, and we look forward to completing this investigation,” he said.
Further investigation into the matter is underway.