A young man was shot and killed in a neighbourhood in South Miami-Dade, and police are looking for those responsible. On Saturday night, Miami-Dade Police and Fire Rescue responded to a call in the Princeton neighbourhood near Southwest 260th Terrace and 130th Avenue.
Investigators say that at around 10 p.m., a fight broke out after an altercation outside a house where a gathering was taking place. According to the investigation, Derrick Houston Jr., 19, was shot multiple times after firearms were drawn and fired.
A woman who begged not to be named or shown on the video stated, “They shot and killed the love of my life.” According to eyewitnesses, a party occurred in the house’s backyard directly opposite the one from where shots were fired.
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“Out of nowhere, just multiple shots, ‘boom, boom, boom, boom,’” said a witness. “I said, Oh, my God. I know that’s not fireworks.’”
According to the police, the suspects ran away in an unknown direction. The victim’s death was confirmed by responding emergency personnel.
Check here tweet about Derrick Houston Jr. killed:
🚨 SEEKING INFORMATION: On 5/27/23, Derrick Houston Jr. was killed in the area of SW 260 Terrace and SW 130 Avenue. Anyone with information is urged to contact @CrimeStopper305 at (305) 471-8477. All calls are kept strictly anonymous. pic.twitter.com/wuV3lj6nZq
— Miami-Dade Police (@MiamiDadePD) May 28, 2023
He protected me from trouble. I did everything possible to keep him out of trouble,” she told 7News. Residents were frightened by the gunfire.
You know, it’s simply fear. The witness emphasized that “this area is a quiet area.” “It’s clear that this is just a large group of hardworking individuals.”
As the investigation is still ongoing, police have not released any information on the suspects. If you know anything regarding the shooting or the suspects’ whereabouts, please get in touch with Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. Remember that you are always guaranteed anonymity and could be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.
