Miami Gardens

Man shot and killed while driving BMW in Miami Gardens

A man was found dead inside his car after being shot several times

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Authorities are investigating after a man was shot to death while driving a BMW in Miami Gardens Tuesday night, police said.

Miami Gardens Police said officers responded to the 1900 block of Northwest 176th Street shortly before 7 p.m. after receiving reports of shots fired.

According to police, the driver and a male passenger were traveling east on Northwest 167th Street when several shots were fired and struck the driver.

The driver was found inside the white BMW with a gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene. Police haven't released his identity but a Crime Stoppers flyer identified him as Tahj Hepburn.

The identity of the suspects, who fled the scene, is unknown.

Police didn't say if the passenger was injured. The shooting remains under investigation.

This is a developing story, check back with NBC 6 for updates.

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