2 critical, subject on the loose after shooting in Miami; police say witnesses ID’d gunman

Gunfire erupted near an apartment complex in Miami sending two people to the hospital and triggering a search for the gunman responsible who police disclosed is no stranger to at least one of the casualties Area residents stated they woke up to frightening sounds near the intersection of Northwest th Street and th Avenue at around midnight on Thursday It was like around five gunshots and you could hear people screaming noted area resident Joycie Cardenas This has never happened here and it s like the first time I ve lived here since I was born and this has never happened City of Miami Police commented they received a call of a double shooting at around a m Upon arrival responding officers located a male and a female suffering from a gunshot wounds to the torso All units responding to the gunshots declared a dispatcher in radio transmissions There s only two patients two rescues are needed It sounded like back to back but then the last one took like three seconds after and it was went like pop and that s it That s where it ended declared Cardenas Paramedics transported both casualties to Jackson Memorial Hospital Ryder Trauma Center where they remain in critical condition Police revealed the shots were fired as five people were gathered along the street There was a group talking outside when the suspect in this event pulls out a firearm and shoots at them both announced Miami Police Officer Michael Vega The shooter then fled the scene Officers spent hours canvassing the apartment complex nearby Although the circumstances surrounding the shooting are unknown police mentioned this appears to be a family feud with the shooter related to one or both of the casualties A woman who spoke with News revealed she doesn t know any of the people involved but her SUV took a bullet through the windshield I don t know I don t know what happened she noted A lot of nervous that s it Investigators declared spectators have identified the shooter Now they just need to find him We re just telling him come to the Miami Police Department turn yourself in Let s talk and see what occurred disclosed Vega Detectives declared they are still trying to determine what led to the shooting as they continue to investigate If you have any information on this shooting or the subject s whereabouts call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at - -TIPS Remember you can consistently remain anonymous and you may be eligible for a reward of up to