Crime & Safety

‘Shot Her Like An Animal': Family Devastated After Fatal Shooting At North Miami Beach Jewish Community Center

The family said the victim was at the Michael-Ann Russell Jewish Community Center with her 12-year-old daughter and mother.

April 4, 2022

A suspect is in custody after a fatal shooting at a North Miami Beach Jewish community center.

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“He stabbed her yesterday. She left, she didn’t report nothing, and then she came here. He followed her and chased her down and shot her like an animal like he was hunting,” said Aaron Batten, the victim’s first cousin.

The family said the victim was at the Michael-Ann Russell Jewish Community Center with her 12-year-old daughter and mother for the young girl’s swimming lessons.

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