Gunshot Victim Approaches Deputies During Fatal Hit-and-Run Investigation

Deputies were engaged in a fatal hit-and-run investigation on Monday night in Northeast Miami-Dade. During the investigation, a vehicle approached them with a gunshot victim, as reported by the sheriff’s office.

The incident occurred around 11:42 p.m. The wounded man was shot at Zippy Coin Laundry located at 14701 NE Sixth Ave. He was found just over a mile from the site of the hit-and-run crash.

After encountering the victim, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue transported him to HCA Aventura Hospital. He was admitted in critical condition.

The story may receive updates as further information becomes available.

Milena Malaver, a reporter for the Miami Herald, covers crime and breaking news. A Miami-Dade native, she holds a degree from Florida International University and joined the Herald soon after her graduation.