This morning our units responded to Tucker elementary school at SW 37 Ave and Thomas Ave. in reference to shots fired. The on-scene investigation revealed that several shots had been fired a block north of the school. A stray bullet had struck a building at the school. No students were injured in the incident. At this time we are looking for a black male with dreads, medium build and in his 20’s, wearing a black hoodie and dark pants. The suspect was armed and fled in a 4 door white vehicle with tinted windows. We are following several investigative leads, but the need the public’s help to provide any information that may assist the investigation.
I will discuss the incident in further detail tonight at our West Grove Crime Watch at 7pm at Greater St. Paul AME church located at 3680 Thomas Ave. The safety of our kids needs to be our number 1 priority and I have modified our strategy to ensure we can provide our community’s educational facilities a safe environment for our children to learn. I have assigned a grove beat officer to monitor the area of Tucker Elementary from Monday – Friday from 7a-4p. In addition, our Problem Solving Team will be conducting anti-narcotics operation in the adjacent area to address the sale of drugs. Please come out tonight and get involved, only by working together will we be able bring lasting peace to our community.
Please call 911 or 305-471-TIPS if you have any information.
Thanks and I will keep you posted on our progress.
Commander Manuel A. Morales
Coconut Grove NET
Miami Police Department
South District Substation
2200 West Flagler St.
Miami, FL. 33135