Opa-Locka Drive-By Targets 2 FIU Football Players

OPA-LOCKA, FL — Two Florida International University football players were shot late Thursday afternoon in Opa-Locka, according to police. They were identified as Anthony Jones and Mershawn Miller. Both suffered non, life-threatening injuries.

"Two FIU football players shot in a drive-by in the area of 2400 NW 141 Street, Opa-Locka," Opa-Locka police reported.

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Opa-Locka police said they were searching for a dark gray 2015 Nissan Sentra.

"If you have any information please contact the Opa-Locka Police Deparment," police requested.

Speaking to reporters at the scene, Chief James Dobson of the Opa-Locka Police Department said that the athletes were visiting someone at a home when gunfire erupted.

"There was approximately 15 rounds fired from a handgun, striking both victims," the police chief explained.

FIU alerted students and faculty to the shooting through a community alert.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with the students and their families," FIU officials said.

School officials said they were not immediately aware of the condition of the students.

Miller was treated at Jackson Memorial Hospital's Ryder Trauma Center and released.

"That's my baby. I'm just glad he's still here," Miller's mother told NBC 6.

"Whoever did it is a coward anyway," Miller's father added.

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