MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Police in Miami Gardens searched Friday for a man accused of shooting his son during an argument Thursday afternoon, after officers found a wounded man inside a home that neighbors said is in a quiet residential neighborhood.
Police respond, victim hospitalized
According to Miami Gardens police, officers responded to a home in the 1900 block of Northwest 115th Street Thursday and found a man who had been shot. He was transported to a nearby hospital and was listed in stable condition, officials said. Police have not released a description of the suspect and confirmed the case remains under investigation.
Neighbors report multiple shots, lingering concern
People living near the scene reported hearing several gunshots. One neighbor said she heard “pop, pop, pop, pop” as she opened her door, and noted residents sometimes struggle to tell whether a loud noise is gunfire or fireworks. Another report placed the incident along Northwest 154th Street, across from Rainbow Park Elementary School, though police information identified the 115th Street block.
- Police: shooting victim found inside home on NW 115th Street block; transported to hospital, stable.
- Neighbors: heard at least four shots; some recall recent police presence at the same home.
- Suspect fled the scene in a vehicle; no public description released as investigation continues.
“When she opened up the door, we just heard ‘pop, pop, pop, pop,’”
Residents said a window at the property was later boarded up, evidence neighbors cited that a shooting had occurred. A sign on the fence reads 24 Hour Surveillance, and a camera was visible above the front door, according to on-scene observations reported by neighbors.
Investigation details and public safety
Police told reporters the suspect shot through the front glass door of the home before getting into a car and leaving the scene. Detectives have not said whether anyone at the home was arrested or whether any firearms were recovered. Authorities did not immediately release the identities of the victim or the suspect.
Local residents expressed unease. One neighbor who has family in the area noted the neighborhood’s typically quiet character and said officers had been at the same residence over the weekend prior to the shooting. Others described the incident as a tragic event for the family involved.
| Event | Reported detail |
|---|---|
| Location (police) | 1900 block of Northwest 115th Street |
| Location (neighbors) | Reported along Northwest 154th Street, across from Rainbow Park Elementary School |
| Time | Thursday afternoon / around 5 p.m. (neighbor accounts) |
| Victim status | Transported to hospital, stable |
| Suspect | Fled scene in a vehicle; no description released |
Miami Gardens police urged anyone with information about the shooting to contact detectives. As of Friday morning, investigators had not announced arrests or formally confirmed a motive. The department is reviewing witness statements and any available surveillance video; neighbors noted cameras on the property but police have not specified whether footage has been recovered.
The incident underscores community concerns about violence in residential areas and the importance of timely information from law enforcement. For parents, students and staff of nearby schools, such as Rainbow Park Elementary — cited in neighbor accounts — the shooting is a reminder of the unpredictable nature of violent incidents in otherwise quiet neighborhoods.
Officials asked residents to remain vigilant and to report tips to the Miami Gardens Police Department. Anyone with information is encouraged to call local detectives or submit anonymous tips through the department’s established channels.
Further updates will be provided by authorities as the investigation progresses.
