Elderly man shot in front of jewelry store in Hialeah

In Miami, authorities are on the lookout for a suspect involved in the shooting of an elderly homeless man in Hialeah on Friday morning. The victim, a man in his 70s whose identity remains undisclosed, was targeted in front of an apartment complex. Surveillance footage captured a black Mustang pulling onto the sidewalk at 1:30 a.m., with a man walking over to the adjacent shopping plaza where the victim was present. A gunshot was heard, prompting a witness to rush to a nearby gas station to call 911 after seeing the victim covered in blood on the floor. The witness, Rodriguez, expressed fear and concern as she recounted the incident, mentioning the lack of assistance from others at the scene. She described her immediate reaction to seek help for the victim, initially believing he had succumbed to his injuries. The owner of a jewelry store in the plaza confirmed the identity of the suspect seen in the footage, aligning with what he observed in his own surveillance video capturing the shooting. However, police have requested him not to disclose the footage as the investigation unfolds. Hialeah police have characterized the shooting as an isolated incident, emphasizing the urgency to locate the suspect responsible for the attack on the elderly homeless man. The community remains on edge following the disturbing event, with authorities urging anyone with information to come forward to aid in the ongoing investigation. As the search for the perpetrator continues, residents are reminded to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activities to law enforcement to ensure the safety of the neighborhood.