Man Opens Fire On Couple At Tropical Park

MIAMI, FL — Miami-Dade police are searching for a man who opened fire on a couple early Friday night as they sat in a Nissan SUV that was parked at Tropical Park.

The incident occurred shortly before 6 p.m.

"An unknown male approached the vehicle from the passenger side and attempted to open the front passenger door but the door was locked," according to Detective Alvaro Zabaleta of the Miami-Dade Police Department.

"The subject then produced a firearm and opened fire through the front passenger window, striking the male in the chest area,"

Zabaleta said the shooter got away.

The 18-year-old victim was taken by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue to Kendall Regional Trauma Center where he was listed in critical but stable condition.

His 18-year-old female companion was sitting in the driver's seat and was not injured, Zabaleta said.

To report a tip, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS (8477) or 866-471-8477. Alternatively, visit www.crimestoppersmiami.com and select "Give a Tip" or text "CSMD" followed by the tip information to 274637.