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.

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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.

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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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