Investigation underway after shooting near Miami’s Brickell neighborhood; at least 1 dead – WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports

MIAMI (WSVN) – The City of Miami Police and Crime Scene Investigations are investigating an overnight shooting that left at least one person dead.

A large police response was seen in the area of Southwest Eighth Street and First Avenue at around 1:00 a.m.

A car with bullet holes was seen in the Brickell area, as well as a body.

The circumstances surrounding the shooting, as well as the identity of the victim or any potential suspects, are currently unclear.

“We were sitting and having fun and eating here, and suddenly we heard so many shots, like seven or eight or nine, and then in less than one minute, like, so many cops came and everything. And we saw that they started closing the streets and everything,” said Mohammed Sabbuba, a witness.

Southwest First Avenue has been closed pending an investigation.

Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

If you have any information on this crime, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.

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