Man detained after woman found shot inside vehicle in Opa-locka

Police: Shooting appears to be domestic-related

(WPLG)

OPA-LOCKA, Fla. – A man has been detained for questioning after a woman was found shot on Halloween night inside a vehicle, authorities confirmed Friday.

According to Miami-Dade police Detective Angel Rodriguez, officers from the Opa-locka Police Department responded to reports about an unresponsive female inside a vehicle in the 4000 block of Northwest 135th Street just after 10:30 p.m. Thursday.

Recommended Videos



He said the woman had been shot at least once and was transported by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center, where she was pronounced dead.

Rodriguez confirmed that responding officers detained a man for questioning.

The MDPD’s Homicide Bureau has assumed the investigation.

“The preliminary investigation indicated it is domestic-related and detectives are determining the familial ties,” Rodriguez said in an email to Local 10 News.

No other details were immediately released.


About the Author
Amanda Batchelor headshot

Amanda Batchelor is the Digital Executive Producer for Local10.com.

Loading...

Recommended Videos