1 hospitalized after road rage leads to shooting in Medley; subject taken into custody - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

A violent confrontation on Florida's roads ended in gunfire, leaving one man hospitalized and a suspect in custody. The incident unfolded on Friday evening at Northwest 84th Avenue and 64th Street in Medley, where paramedics rushed the victim to Baptist Health Urgent Care after he suffered an apparent gunshot wound.

Witnesses reported seeing a white SUV with visible blood stains outside the scene, as police officers cordoned off the area. Footage captured by news cameras shows the victim sitting up while holding a cloth to his face, in clear distress. A second white SUV was also secured behind crime tape.

According to authorities, deputies from the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office responded to the scene and found the injured man. Fire Rescue transported him to HCA Florida Kendall Hospital in stable condition. An investigation led by detectives with assistance from the Doral Police Department revealed a suspect who has been taken into custody.

Detectives are now working to determine what triggered the road rage incident that ended with gunfire, leaving many questions unanswered at this time. The area where the confrontation occurred is currently blocked off as evidence markers have been placed, adding to the ongoing investigation.

As authorities continue to piece together what happened on Friday evening, residents in the surrounding areas remain shaken by the violent incident. Further details are expected to emerge as the case unfolds.
 
🚨 This Florida road rage incident is just another reminder that our roads can quickly become a battleground for our tempers and emotions... like, can't we all just get along?! 😩 It's crazy to think about how one person's frustration can escalate into such violence. The fact that paramedics had to rush the victim to the hospital and he ended up in stable condition is a miracle in itself! 💫 I'm so worried for the victim and his family, and I hope he makes a full recovery soon. The police are doing their best to figure out what led up to this incident, but it's clear that we're still missing some crucial pieces of the puzzle. 🤔 Can't wait to see how the investigation unfolds! 🚨
 
Ugh, this road rage thingy is so messed up 🤯! I mean, can't we all just calm down and talk things out? It's crazy that it escalated into gunfire, leaving someone hospitalized 🚑💉. And what's with the SUVs having blood stains on them? That's just gross 😷.

I'm glad the police were able to catch the suspect and are working hard to figure out what happened. But at the same time, I wish they could've prevented this whole thing from going down in the first place 🤔. It's always sad when innocent people get hurt or worse.

The area where it happened is still blocked off as evidence, but I hope the community can start healing soon 💕. Maybe we can even learn a lesson from this and try to be more understanding and calm on the road? That would be amazing 🙏!
 
omg this road rage thingy is getting crazy 🤯 i mean what's wrong with ppl these days? cant we just drive and enjoy the ride without having to deal with all that drama? 🚗💨 i heard it was a white SUV that was involved in the whole thing, but like why do ppl have to resort to violence anyway? 🤔 the fact that there are still so many unanswered questions is pretty wild, imo. i just hope whoever was shot gets the help they need ASAP 💕
 
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