A tragic incident occurred at CityPlace Doral in Miami-Dade County, resulting in one fatality and several injuries, including a police officer. The incident unfolded around 3:30 a.m. during a dispute at Martini Bar when a security guard intervened, according to authorities.
Regrettably, the situation escalated when the shooter produced a firearm and fatally shot the security guard. Eyewitnesses report a heavy police presence, with rideshare driver Rob Abner expressing his personal concern about the incident.
Only in Dade shared a video showing multiple police officers at the scene with lights and sirens, illustrating the severity of the situation. In the midst of the chaos, one officer from the City of Doral was shot in the lower extremity and subsequently transported to the hospital. It was reported that this officer was one of two from the Doral Police Department who discharged their weapons during the incident.
The shooter was confronted by law enforcement and ultimately shot and killed at the scene. Disturbing footage captured by NBC6 reveals a City of Doral Police car rushing to the emergency entrance, with fellow officers assisting the injured officer as he exits the vehicle.
Fortunately, the injured officer has been released from the hospital, but the same cannot be said for the six innocent bystanders who were also shot. Among the victims are two women and four men, with two individuals listed in critical condition following evacuation to the hospital.
As emergency responders worked tirelessly to save lives, a medical helicopter was captured on video arriving at the hospital in the early morning hours to transport a patient on a gurney. Additionally, a man with a bandaged hand was seen arriving in the back of an ambulance.
It is important to note that this story is still developing, and readers are encouraged to stay connected with NBC6 for updates on this tragic incident.