Hialeah shooting leaves two people hospitalized
The incident occurred at an apartment complex in the city's west; one victim was airlifted to Jackson Memorial.
Two people were shot Thursday night at an apartment complex in western Hialeah, Miami-Dade County. The incident occurred near West 60th Street and West 22nd Avenue. Both victims were hospitalized after police and emergency crews responded to the residential complex.
The emergency call came after 11 p.m., and the shooting occurred close to midnight. The report placed the response late Thursday night. Police and emergency teams went to the complex, where officers remained for several hours. Medical response and investigative work unfolded around the apartments where the incident occurred.
One victim suffered serious injuries and was airlifted to Jackson Memorial. The person was in critical condition. The air transfer was made because of the severity of the injuries. The other wounded person was also hospitalized, leaving both victims under medical care.
A nearby surveillance camera recorded the sound of gunfire and screams. Police and emergency crews were present at the residential complex after the incident. Officers remained there for hours and collected evidence related to the shooting. Police activity centered on the area where it occurred.
Authorities are investigating the circumstances. The inquiry began after two people were shot at the complex and taken to hospitals. One required air transport to Jackson Memorial because of serious injuries. The case occurred in Hialeah near West 60th Street and West 22nd Avenue on Thursday night.
The incident brought emergency response, victim transport and police work to the same residential complex. The call received after 11 p.m. preceded a police operation lasting several hours. As evidence was gathered at the scene, authorities began investigating what occurred.