MIAMI GARDENS, FLA. (WSVN) - Gunfire tore through a Miami Gardens neighborhood during an armed attempted robbery, leaving the subject dead, police said.

7's Drone Force hovered above the scene of the overnight shooting near Northwest 36th Avenue and 174th Street, just after 7 a.m. on Tuesday.

Crime scene investigators were seen combing for clues and taking photographs in the yard of the home and along a sidewalk in front of the residence. Evidence markers and a large pool of blood on the gound were also seen.

According to Miami Gardens Police, a couple were awakened by an intruder who attemptd to rob their home, at around 1:30 a.m.

Investigators said the female victim ran to her neighbor's home for help. Shortly after, the neighbor retrieved a fierarm, came to the couple's home and shot the suspected burglar in the head.

The subject was rushed to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The neighbor who opened fire is not expectred to face any charges. It remains unclear whether the subject knew anyone involved, as well as whether this was a random or targeted attempted robbery, as police continue to investigate.


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