Miami, Florida – Two men were tragically shot and killed in a Miami neighborhood. The victims, Mackenson Paul Jr. and Rasaad Sawyer, lost their lives in a shooting that occurred in the area of Northwest 55th Street and Northwest 10th Avenue in Model City on Wednesday afternoon.
Upon arrival at the scene, authorities discovered one individual who had succumbed to their injuries. Additionally, two other individuals who had sustained gunshot wounds drove themselves to a nearby police station for help. Unfortunately, one of those victims passed away at the hospital, while the third victim remains in stable condition.
The motive behind the shooting remains unclear at this time. Miami Police have indicated that they currently do not possess any information regarding the shooter or the vehicle they may have used in the incident.
Miami Police Captain Freddie Cruz emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating, “This happened in broad daylight in the middle of the afternoon. This is a moment when we’re asking the community to please come forward if you saw something or know something to help us.”
In an effort to gather more information, Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $9,500 for any leads. Individuals can reach out to 305-471-8477 or text crimestoppers305 to 738477 with any relevant details.
The community is urged to assist law enforcement in their investigation to bring those responsible for this senseless act of violence to justice. The identities of the victims have been confirmed, and authorities are actively seeking more information to shed light on the circumstances surrounding this tragic event in Miami.