In a tragic incident that unfolded on December 23, 2024, a double shooting near a Wawa gas station in Southwest Miami-Dade has resulted in one fatality and another person injured. The shooting occurred around 1 a.m. when a car flagged down a police unit near the Wawa gas station located at 30401 S. Dixie Highway. Officers responding to the scene found two male victims. The 23-year-old driver was pronounced dead at the scene, while his 26-year-old passenger was rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. Witnesses at the scene reported hearing several gunshots before the victims approached the authorities. The investigation is ongoing, with police looking for potential suspects linked to the shooting. Miami-Dade Police Department is urging anyone with information to come forward. The area around the Wawa has been cordoned off as detectives collect evidence and piece together the events leading up to the shooting. This incident marks another instance of gun violence in Miami-Dade, raising concerns in the community about safety and crime as officers continue to increase patrols in the area.
