MIAMI – Miami police are investigating a shooting that left one man dead Tuesday morning.
The shooting was reported at 6:53 a.m. at the bus way at 6043 NW Sixth Court.
Miami police told Local 10 News they were called to the scene in reference to a man who was bleeding.
When officers arrived, they found the victim, identified only as a man in his 20s, who had been shot.
“They tried to wake him up. Next thing when they turned him over, blood was coming out,” a witness, identified only as Emmanuel, told Local 10 News.
The victim was transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center, where he died.
Police said the roadway near the scene was shut down during the investigation.
“At night, it becomes an infestation of drugs -- people do drugs here,” Emmanuel said.
Emmanuel, who lives in the area, says he recognized the victim, and that the area isn’t particularly safe.
“I live in that building -- there are always people doing drugs. The gates are always open. It was bound to happen,” he said.
No other details were immediately released by police.
Anyone with further information is asked to call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-8477.