Woman dead and 2 children critically injured after getting shot inside SUV in Biscayne Gardens, MDSO says
A woman is dead and two children were critically injured following a shooting in northeastern Miami-Dade County early Saturday morning.
Just after 1:05 a.m., Miami-Dade County Sheriff's deputies responded to the reported shooting in the area of NE 141 St. 2nd Ct in Biscayne Gardens. Upon arrival, they found a woman believed to be in her mid-to-late 30s, along with a 12-year-old boy and an 11-year-old girl inside a dark-colored SUV and suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to the scene and took all three people to the Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital in critical condition.
Despite medical efforts, the woman died from her injuries, MDSO said. The two children remained hospitalized in critical condition as of Saturday afternoon.
Possibly more than one shooter
According to the preliminary investigation, the woman and children were inside the SUV when "several subjects" approached the vehicle and opened fire, striking all three of them, before fleeing the area, MDSO said.
MDSO Det. Angel Rodriguez called the shooting "senseless" as deputies towed away the bullet-ridden car from the scene.
"[We're] reaching out to residents in this area and basically talking to anyone willing to speak to them, they are comfortable and they believe that there's at least several shootings involved," Rodriguez said.
There is no other information at this time, but MDSO added that detectives are trying to establish the familial ties among the women and children.
A second car that is believed to be involved in the shooting was also towed from the scene.
Waking up to a crime scene
Neighbors like Andre McFarlane were shocked as they woke up to the crime scene tape and flashing lights.
"My reaction is that it's terrible," he told CBS News Miami.
"This is no reason — no justification — as to why this has to take place," Rodriguez added. "This is a residential area."
At this time, no arrests have been made, and anyone with any information on this shooting is advised to call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at (305) 471-TIPS (8477).
