Surveillance Video Shows Man Opening Fire On Jeep In South Beach

MIAMI BEACH, FL — Police released surveillance video Thursday of a man opening fire on a jeep along Miami Beach on Christmas Eve Day following an apparent fender bender.

Ernesto Rodriguez of the Miami Beach Police Department said the victim's jeep "made minor contact with the subject's parked vehicle" as the victims pulled out of a parking spot along Washington Avenue.

"The subject is seen on surveillance video chasing after the victim’s vehicle as he fired multiple shots towards the vehicle," Rodriguez said. "Thankfully, the impact of one of the bullets was absorbed by the vehicle’s door and only caused bruising to the female passenger in the victim vehicle."

Miami Beach police released surveillance video of the shooting as well as an image of a man and woman who police want to identify and speak with.

"The victims continued driving away out of fear," Rodriguez said. The shooting occurred shortly after midnight near 14 Street.

Watch video of the incident below via Miami Beach police:

Rodriguez said a woman in the jeep suffered a minor injury, but could have been seriously injured.

"Thankfully, the impact of one of the bullets was absorbed by the vehicle’s door and only caused bruising to the female passenger in the victim vehicle," Rodriguez explained.

He said the victims were located after police began their investigation.

"Officers on scene located several spent shell casings however, did not locate a victim at the time," Rodriguez acknowledged. "After processing the scene and gathering witness statements the victims were located and interviewed."

Police are asking for the public's help in finding the man who opened fire. He was driving a silver Dodge Caravan.

To report a tip, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305.471.TIPS.