In an apparent murder-suicide in southwest Miami-Dade on Friday morning, a man, a woman, and a child were found dead, according to police. The incident occurred around 7:37 a.m. when a Miami-Dade Police sergeant on duty heard gunshots near 152nd Avenue and Bird Road.
Upon investigation, he discovered the tragic scene at a Chase Bank, where the victims were identified as a 61-year-old man, 43-year-old Odalys Bancroft, and an unidentified child. Preliminary findings suggest that the woman and child were in a minivan in the bank's drive-thru ATM lane when the man arrived in another vehicle and opened fire, killing them before taking his own life.
A 20-year-old son of the man was also wounded during the incident. Chopper4 captured images of a silver BMW SUV in the drive-thru lane with its doors open, alongside another vehicle. Homicide detectives are currently investigating the relationships between the individuals involved. The intersection of Bird Road and SW 152nd Avenue remains closed for the ongoing police investigation.
The serene morning in southwest Miami-Dade was shattered by the sound of gunfire as a Miami-Dade Police sergeant patrolling the area responded immediately to the shots. The sergeant's swift action led to the discovery of the horrific scene at the Chase Bank.
The 61-year-old man, whose identity has not been released, is believed to have approached the minivan occupied by Odalys Bancroft and the child. Preliminary investigations indicate that he then opened fire, resulting in their deaths, before turning the gun on himself. The exact motives behind the shootings remain unclear, and police are working diligently to understand the relationships and circumstances that led to this tragic event.
The investigation has so far revealed that the tragic event occurred in the bank's drive-thru ATM lane. Homicide detectives are meticulously piecing together evidence to ascertain the sequence of events and the connections between the victims. The presence of the 20-year-old son, who was wounded during the incident, adds another layer of complexity to the case.
The incident has left the local community in shock and mourning. The closure of the busy intersection at Bird Road and SW 152nd Avenue has caused significant disruption, and authorities urge residents to avoid the area while the investigation continues.
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