Incident Overview
A shootout occurred in southwest Miami-Dade outside a grocery store on Sunday around 3 a.m. The incident was captured on surveillance video and shows two vehicles coming to a stop at an intersection. The driver and passenger of one vehicle began shooting, critically injuring a person.
Surveillance Video Details
The video footage shows a white car approaching the intersection of Southwest 216th Street and 120th Avenue. The doors of the white car open, and two individuals exit the vehicle, initiating gunfire. Shortly after, a black car stops behind the white car, and additional shots are fired.
Victim and Police Response
The victim, identified as 33-year-old Tristam Hobbs, was struck by gunfire and found by police with a gunshot wound to his back. He was transported to a nearby hospital and is in stable condition. Police officers on the scene recovered over 100 spent casings.
Eyewitness Account
A local resident, Jolly, reported being awakened by the sound of gunfire, with bullets flying into her bedroom while she was asleep with her one-year-old daughter. She sought to protect her child during the incident.
Suspect Arrested
Police arrested 25-year-old Glen Cassis after locating his black sedan. Cassis is facing several charges, including attempted premeditated murder. Both the suspect and the victim have extensive criminal histories.
Conclusion
The victim remains in stable condition as the investigation continues. The community is urged to stay alert as authorities work to ensure public safety following the violent incident.
