Shooting leaves man in critical condition in Southwest Miami-Dade

Police said the victim was found shot in the area of 119th Avenue and SW 220th Street, after a ShotSpotter alert went off at around 11:20 p.m.

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A man is in critical condition after police saw he was found shot in Southwest Miami-Dade on Thursday.

Police said the victim was found shot in the area of 119th Avenue and SW 220th Street, after a ShotSpotter alert went off at around 11:20 p.m.

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The victim told police he was shot by a man who was trying to steal his bag.

Miami Dade Fire Rescue took the victim to Jackson South Medical Center in critical condition.

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NBC6 is working to learn more surrounding the investigation.