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Shooting at SW Miami-Dade ATM Leaves Suspected Robber Dead
Police are investigating a Saturday night shooting at a Southwest Miami-Dade bank that left one suspected robber dead and another fleeing the scene.
Miami-Dade Police say the shooting took place at the BB&T Bank branch located on Southwest 137th Avenue near Kendall Drive around 8:30 p.m.
Investigators say the victim was at a drive-thru ATM at the bank when a suspected robber approached the victim’s white pick-up truck and the two got into a confrontation. Shots were fired, according to police, and the robber was struck and died at the scene.
The victim was also struck by gunfire and taken to an area hospital, where he is listed in stable condition.
A second suspected robber fled the scene on foot and officers are still searching for that person. Officials have not released any information on anyone involved at this time.
23-year-old woman fights back, reportedly shoots suspect during attempted robbery
The mother of a 23-year-old woman who shot at an attempted robber at a Valero gas station told Local 10 News that her daughter had a legal license to carry the firearm. Miami-Dade police said the victim shot the suspect multiple times during the attempted robbery.
Miami-Dade Police said the shooting took place at 7 a.m. at the gas station near Northwest 79th Street and 13th Court.
Neighbors told Local 10 News they heard gunshots.
Resident Carlos Frometa lives next to the gas station and told Local 10 News’ Annaliese Garcia he heard what sounded like three gun shots.
Other witnesses said they heard the apparent gunfire around 7:15 a.m.
The subject was transported to Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital, where he is in critical condition.