A life was put at risk in a shocking incident of road rage turned violent in Medley, Florida. On Friday evening, paramedics were called to the scene after a man stumbled into Baptist Health Urgent Care in Doral with an apparent gunshot wound.
According to authorities, Miami-Dade Sheriff's deputies and Fire Rescue units responded quickly to the area, where they discovered two white SUVs - one of which had visible blood stains. The second vehicle was also wrapped with crime tape and surrounded by police officers.
The injured man was transported to HCA Florida Kendall Hospital in stable condition, where he received treatment for his injuries. In a disturbing video footage obtained by 7News cameras, the victim could be seen sitting up while holding a rag to his face.
As part of their investigation into the incident, detectives have taken a subject into custody, believed to be connected to the road rage that led up to the shooting. The police are now working to piece together what happened and how this violent confrontation unfolded on Northwest 84th Avenue and 64th Street in Medley.
An ongoing investigation is underway, with detectives examining evidence markers placed at the scene. Both SUVs were secured with crime tape, and authorities urge anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward.
The road rage turned shooting highlights the dangers of aggressive driving on Florida's roads. Authorities are reminding drivers of the importance of keeping their cool while behind the wheel, as violence can escalate quickly in these situations.
For now, investigators are seeking answers about what led up to this horrific incident and how it ended with gunfire.
According to authorities, Miami-Dade Sheriff's deputies and Fire Rescue units responded quickly to the area, where they discovered two white SUVs - one of which had visible blood stains. The second vehicle was also wrapped with crime tape and surrounded by police officers.
The injured man was transported to HCA Florida Kendall Hospital in stable condition, where he received treatment for his injuries. In a disturbing video footage obtained by 7News cameras, the victim could be seen sitting up while holding a rag to his face.
As part of their investigation into the incident, detectives have taken a subject into custody, believed to be connected to the road rage that led up to the shooting. The police are now working to piece together what happened and how this violent confrontation unfolded on Northwest 84th Avenue and 64th Street in Medley.
An ongoing investigation is underway, with detectives examining evidence markers placed at the scene. Both SUVs were secured with crime tape, and authorities urge anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward.
The road rage turned shooting highlights the dangers of aggressive driving on Florida's roads. Authorities are reminding drivers of the importance of keeping their cool while behind the wheel, as violence can escalate quickly in these situations.
For now, investigators are seeking answers about what led up to this horrific incident and how it ended with gunfire.
I'm so worried about that guy who got shot! Road rage is just crazy - you never know when things could turn violent like that 
. I mean, can't we all just calm down and drive safely? 
It's not worth risking someone's life over a minor argument or inconvenience. And what's with the SUVs having blood stains? That's just gross 
. I hope the guy makes a full recovery tho! 
The police are doing their thing, but I'm still left wondering what led up to all this... did they get any CCTV footage? 
. And now they're saying one of those SUVs had blood all over it? That's just sick 
. I'm glad the guy made it out alive tho, that could've been so much worse. I hope they catch whoever did this tho, and get some justice for the victim 
. It's crazy how aggressive driving can lead to such violent stuff... we need to be more careful on the roads, you know? 
... some ppl r just too stressed 2 handle themselves on the road 
. u think a little traffic jam or someone cut u off = u gotta pull u over & shoot at them? no, not cool, man 
. need 2 find better ways 2 deal w/ frustration, like deep breaths or taking a detour 
... hope this incident makes ppl think twice about road rage & the dangers of letting emotions get the best of us 
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florida's roads need a serious overhaul, like more surveillance cams and police presence on the highways. i mean, how many times do we gotta see these violent confrontations happen before someone gets hurt? 
and now they're blaming it on aggressive driving, but what about the drivers who are actually being targeted by reckless motorists?! 
it's not just about keeping calm behind the wheel, it's about holding people accountable when they put others in harm's way. we need better laws and law enforcement to handle these situations.
The whole thing is just so unnecessary, and it makes me think about how quickly things can escalate into violence when we're not careful with our emotions. 
, but my heart goes out to his loved ones. 
What happened on that night was avoidable if only people had taken a deep breath and cooled down before reacting. 
Can't we all just be more understanding and patient with each other when it comes to driving? 
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. However, we also need to acknowledge the root causes of this behavior – poverty, lack of education, and inadequate resources 
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. By addressing these underlying problems, we can create safer roads and prevent tragedies like this from happening again 
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. I feel bad for the guy who got shot, he was lucky to be alive 
. The police are doing their thing, but you gotta hope they catch whoever did this and bring 'em to justice 
Anyway, hope the cops catch whoever was driving that second SUV, 'cause you don't wanna be involved in something like this... trust me. 
it's like, people forget they're human beings on wheels