Doral

SWAT Officers Shoot Carjacking Suspect in Doral

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SWAT officers shot a carjacking suspect who barricaded himself on the roof of a building in Doral on Monday.

Miami-Dade Police were on the lookout for a stolen vehicle that Doral Police later found, officials said.

The driver of that car ran to the roof of a building in the area of Northwest 25th Street and 82nd Avenue, where he barricaded himself and threatened to harm himself, police said.

He was eventually shot in the leg by responding SWAT officers, police said.

The suspect was taken into custody and was provided first aid by paramedics. He was later transported to Ryder Trauma Center.

Officials did not release further information on the suspect.

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the shooting.

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

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