Teresa Joseph

Hialeah House Hit By Barrage of Bullets

A family in Hialeah is shaken up after someone opened fire at a house early Monday.

Police are investigating the drive-by shooting that happened on West 79th Street and 18th Court.

"My family and I were sleeping and somebody came by and shot the house," explained homeowner Carlos Pena.

Pena said 2 bullets ended up inside the house. He believes the shooter fired at the wrong house.

"I got my gun and cocked it. I have a concealed weapons permit so I have to protect my family," said Pena.

Three adults were inside the home at the time of the shooting. No one was hurt.

According to a neighbor, a black sedan fled the area at a high rate of speed.

Anyone with information is asked to call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS.

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