Miami, FL — A tragic shooting early Saturday in northeastern Miami-Dade County claimed the life of a 36-year-old woman and left two children critically injured. Officials identified the woman as Desiree Chanel Brown, who was found inside a bullet-riddled SUV in Biscayne Gardens along with a 12-year-old boy and an 11-year-old girl, both sustaining severe gunshot wounds.
The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office reported that the incident occurred just after 1:05 a.m. on NE 141 St. 2nd Ct. Deputies who arrived on the scene discovered the victims in a dark-colored SUV, all suffering from multiple gunshot injuries. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue promptly transported the trio to the Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital in critical condition.
Despite the best efforts of medical professionals, Brown succumbed to her injuries at the hospital. Meanwhile, the children remain hospitalized, battling life-threatening conditions. As of Sunday afternoon, there was no update on their medical status.
Initial findings from the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office suggest that the shooting happened when several assailants approached the SUV and opened fire. The perpetrators fled the scene immediately after the attack. Detectives are diligently working to gather evidence and establish a motive for the shooting. They are also exploring the relationships between Brown and the two children, whose names have not been released due to privacy concerns.
Desiree Chanel Brown had recently begun her career as a transportation security officer in 2023, according to records from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Her sudden and violent death has shaken the community and her colleagues.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward. Tips can be directed to Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Homicide Detective F. Gonzalez at (305) 471-2400 or to Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at (305) 471-TIPS. Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest, and assures that all callers can remain anonymous.
This shooting adds to a troubling pattern of gun violence affecting residents in the Miami-Dade area, prompting community leaders and law enforcement to call for renewed efforts to address crime and safety. The community is left mourning the loss of a local woman and rallying for the recovery of two young children, hoping for justice in the face of this senseless violence.