Suspect arrested in Miramar shooting killing mother in front of toddlers
A suspect is now in custody following a tragic incident where a mother was fatally shot in front of two young children in a Miramar neighborhood early Wednesday. Miramar Police are categorizing the shooting as a domestic incident. The distressing event unfolded around 8:20 a.m. in the 7500 block of Plantation Boulevard. Miramar Police authorities…
A suspect is now in custody following a tragic incident where a mother was fatally shot in front of two young children in a Miramar neighborhood early Wednesday. Miramar Police are categorizing the shooting as a domestic incident.
The distressing event unfolded around 8:20 a.m. in the 7500 block of Plantation Boulevard. Miramar Police authorities verified that the woman was discovered shot near a car outside her residence and was subsequently transported to a local hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries.
Notably, two children under the age of 5 were present with the woman at the time of the shooting, but thankfully, neither sustained injuries. Miramar Police spokesperson Tania Rues reported, “When police responded to the scene, they did locate two children under the age of 5 near the victim. They are presently being interviewed by people who are experts at interviewing children of this age.”
Dramatic scenes unfolded as depicted in footage, showing multiple officers with weapons drawn and a SWAT team swiftly responding to the neighborhood. A perimeter was established to address the situation.
Authorities have confirmed that a man, discovered attempting to conceal himself in some bushes within the neighborhood, has been apprehended. The suspect is now in custody, providing a measure of closure and justice in the aftermath of this tragic domestic shooting. The investigation is likely to unfold further, shedding light on the circumstances surrounding this distressing incident that unfolded in the early hours of the morning in Miramar.
