Doral, Florida – Authorities in Doral, Florida are currently investigating a tragic shooting incident that resulted in the deaths of two individuals and left seven others wounded, including a police officer. The violence unfolded around 3:30 a.m. at the Martini Bar located in Doral’s bustling CityPlace shopping center, as reported by local news station WPLG-TV.
According to Doral police, the shooting was sparked by a confrontation among patrons inside the bar. When a security guard attempted to intervene, a man fatally shot the guard, escalating the situation. Upon the arrival of law enforcement, two officers were forced to respond with gunfire to neutralize the threat. Unfortunately, during the exchange, one officer was injured by a gunshot to the lower body, and the suspect was fatally wounded.
In the chaos that ensued, six innocent bystanders – two men and two women – were caught in the crossfire and sustained gunshot wounds. All victims were promptly transported to various nearby hospitals to receive medical treatment for their injuries. Authorities are now diligently working to ascertain the source of the gunfire that caused injuries to each victim as they strive to piece together the sequence of events leading up to the tragic incident.
As the investigation unfolds, the community awaits further updates on this developing story. Stay tuned for the latest information on this tragic event as officials continue their inquiry.