2 people shot near IHOP in south Miami-Dade

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. — Deputies in Miami-Dade County are investigating a double shooting.

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It happened around 3:56 a.m. Sunday near an IHOP restaurant located at 18860 block of S. Dixie Highway.

According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, responding deputies arrived to the scene to find a man and woman who had been shot.

Both were taken by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue to Jackson South Medical Center in critical condition.

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Following an investigation, deputies said the man was involved in a verbal altercation with an unknown subject, who ultimately shot both victims.

MDSO has not said whether they are seeking any suspects or persons of interest.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS.

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