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Man dead after apparent shooting in northwest Miami, police say

MIAMI — A man is dead after an apparent shooting in northwest Miami Tuesday morning.

At approximately 10:55 a.m., Miami Police responded to the area of Northwest 7th Avenue and 74th Street in the neighborhood of Liberty City to the report of a person shot. The area is known as Model City.

Upon arrival, officers located a man, later identified as 46-year-old Nader Aweidah, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Miami Fire Rescue immediately responded and attempted life-saving measures; however, he was pronounced dead on the scene.

Detectives are continuing the investigation surrounding what led up to the shooting and Aweidah's death. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at (305) 471-TIPS (4877) or Miami Police's Homicide Office at (305) 603-6350.

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