Police are searching for a suspect after a man was found shot to death in Miami's Overtown neighborhood Wednesday.
The shooting happened near an apartment complex in the area of Northwest 5th Street and Northwest 6th Avenue.
Miami Police officials said the victim, whose identity wasn't released, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Footage showed multiple detectives at the scene, which was closed off by yellow crime tape. Multiple evidence markers were placed on the ground.
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Family members said it was a drive-by shooting.
"Unfortunately the family is very very hurt that just took place," said Shameka Pierce, a member of the Peacemakers, which supports families who are victims of gun violence. "The guy was a very good guy, he was a legend inside the Overtown community and lots of people respected him in the position he was in."
Pierce said the victim was related to a member of the organization.
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"One of my collegues, the victim was a brother of one of my collegues, so she’s very impacted by this," Pierce said. "Even with the work we do. We felt the emotions are still here because of our compassion to see the transformation. We have hope transformation will take place in the Overtown community."
Officials said no one was in custody, and the shooting remains under investigation.
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