Miami investigates Sunday shooting as an act of domestic terrorism

The first hours of Sunday will go down in Miami-Dade’s history as one of the most violent in years.. During a presentation event of a rap album, three men got out of a truck and opened fire on those present. From inside the event, they also responded with guns. The result: two injured and 21 injured, three of them seriously and three others who have already been discharged from hospitals in the region.

As indicated Alfredo Ramírez III, director of the departmental police Miami–Dade, at a press conference on Monday morning, the incident was likely due to a confrontation between rival gangs which started with rap songs they bickered about, and escalated with social media posts.

This morning the chief of police, the mayor of the county Daniella Levine Cava and other local authorities, appeared before the press before the central police to ask for the collaboration of the company to clarify the case.

“These gun murders target specific individuals, but at the same time injure innocent people. that they have nothing to do with the initial confrontation, ruining entire families, ”Chief Ramírez said.

“We are facing acts of domestic terrorism which seek to prevent us from having a normal life in Miami-Dade County”said Commissioner Keon Hardemon, who grew up in the region where the shooting took place and who represents her politically today. “The attackers do not deserve to be released,” he added.

The shooting took place in the El Mula party hall. As can be seen in surveillance video released by police today, three hooded men with covered faces got out of a truck. Nissan pathfinder white, in the establishment’s parking lot. According to the officers, the men waited between 20 and 40 minutes before opening fire. They then escaped in the same truck.

Police are asking the public to cooperate in locating the attackers. They fear that, as in many of these cases, those who know what happened will say they are silent for fear of being attacked or because of the code of silence that reigns in the streets.

“Think you may be victims or your loved onesRamírez said to encourage those with data to contact the police. In addition, the researchers explained that in this case – as in much of recent times – the keys to what happened may lie on social media. Police are following the digital footsteps of various local groups that operate like gangs.

In addition to the county police, the investigation involves the FBI and the Department of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

The millionaire Marcus Lemonis offered a $ 100,000 reward to anyone who provided information to clarify the case.

The father of one of the dead on Sunday, Clayton Dillard, interrupted the press conference by shouting “you killed my son, you must burn”. The police immediately took him inside the building and Chief Ramírez apologized, speaking of the families’ pain.

“It’s the pain that affects our community, you see it in front of you. That is why, together, all of us will work hard to bring justice to these families. Know that the Miami-Dade Police Department won’t stop. We will do them justice. Our community is united, ”said Ramírez.

Anyone with information about the case can contact the Crime Stop Line at 305 471 8477.

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