1 Hospitalized In FHP-Involved Shooting Near Aventura

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MIAMI (CBSMiami) - Officials said one person had to be taken to a local hospital following a Florida Highway Patrol-involved shooting near Aventura on Wednesday afternoon.

An FHP spokesperson said the shooting occurred on West Dixie Highway and NE 186th Street.

Officials said the FHP trooper was not injured, but one suspect was wounded.

The wounded person was transported to Aventura Hospital, where his condition is not known.

The trooper, who was not identified, has been placed on non-disciplinary administrative leave pursuant to FHP policy.

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the shooting.

This is a developing story and will be updated as soon as more details become available.