2 killed, 7 injured in shooting after dispute in Florida’s martini bar

Florida: At least two people, including the gunman, were killed and seven others were injured in a deadly shooting at a bar in Miami-Dade County on Saturday. The shooting followed a heated altercation at a martini bar in the CityPlace Doral mall. The injured persons included a police officer who was called to the scene. A security guard who tried to stop the accused died on the spot. After which firing started between the accused and the police, in which he died.

According to police, two of the seven people suffered serious injuries and were taken to Jackson Trauma and HCA Kendall Regional Trauma for treatment.

No suspect is being searched: Police

Addressing a news conference, Police Chief Edwin Lopez said the quick actions of Doral city police “prevented an incident from escalating.”
“The officer was shot and killed, however, the officer was also shot in the lower back,” Miami-Dade Police Detective Alvaro Zabaleta said.

Police further said that they have taken witnesses into custody for questioning, but are not looking for any other suspects.
Lopez called the incident a “very disappointing day” for the South Florida community. “Every time a law enforcement officer is shot, it destroys the very fabric of our community. But we are grateful that he is alive and in stable condition, and we look forward to completing this investigation,” he said.