NORTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) – A lady stated she was caught within the crossfire Monday night time after she was shot whereas driving house on Interstate 95.
In keeping with the household’s lawyer, the lady was hit by a bullet within the neck, whereas her five-year-old son was within the automotive. The pair had been then rushed to Jackson Memorial Hospital the place she’s now recovering.
“It’s wonderful that she’s capable of be alive after what she’s been by way of, as a result of this bullet did enter her neck, however happily missed her backbone,” stated Willard Sheppard, the lady’s lawyer.
Sheppard, talking on her behalf, stated she was the driving force of a black Lexus SUV.
“This lady is a public servant. She’s an excellent mom,” he stated.
Her 5-year-old son was sitting within the again seat and was not injured when, she stated, she was caught within the crossfire of different drivers.
“She believed that there have been a number of autos that had been concerned in what transpired, that this was not a state of affairs the place somebody focused her,” Sheppard stated. “There can be no cause to focus on her by any means in any respect.”
Pictures offered to 7News confirmed a bullet gap by way of the windshield of her automotive.
As soon as she was struck, she pulled over on the shoulder of I-95.
“Capturing at I-95 Northwest 103rd Road,” stated a dispatcher over Broadcastify police scanner. “Feminine shot in a black Lexus.”
Sheppard stated that officers arrived on the scene inside 30 seconds and he or she was rushed to the hospital together with her son.
As officers continued their investigation, they shut down the freeway for hours.
“This lady and her youngster might have clearly misplaced their lives and we as a neighborhood should all come ahead to guard one another, to take these individuals off the road,” Sheppard stated.
The Florida Freeway Patrol stated they’re in search of a white Honda sedan that was concerned within the taking pictures.
When you’ve got any info on this crime, name Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. Keep in mind, you possibly can all the time stay nameless, and chances are you’ll be eligible for a reward of as much as $5,000.
Copyright 2024 Sunbeam Tv Corp. All rights reserved. This materials might not be revealed, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.