Police in southwest Miami-Dade County are looking for a person they said pointed a gun at officers and ran away.
Florida City Police said the man pointed a firearm at officers, then ran away and left the gun behind.
One officer fired their firearm, but no one was hit.
Police put up a perimeter in the area of Northwest 16th Street in Florida City while searching for the suspect.
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Neighbors said they were woken up by the loud sound of a police helicopter and police knocking on their doors.
Video from the scene shows canines, officers walking around with their guns drawn, and a helicopter overhead.
Miami-Dade and Homestead Police officers were assisting with the search.
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Neighbors said they are worried about the safety of their neighborhood after a recent uptick in crimes and in the area.
Police have not released any details on who they are looking for, or what led to the incident.
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