North Miami Beach police investigating officer-involved shooting – WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports

NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL. (WSVN) – An investigation is underway following an alleged shooting of a North Miami Beach police officer early Wednesday morning.

The situation occurred around 2 a.m. in the parking lot on the 2700 block of 163rd Street. The area was cordoned off at 5 a.m. and crime scene technicians and K-9 units were dispatched to search the location for clues.

Footage from the scene showed a patrol car being towed with visible damage to the passenger tire, indicating a shooting.

Although details are not yet known, a vehicle accident also occurred a few miles away on 167th Street in front of Jackson North Medical Center. The connection between the accident and the earlier incident in the parking lot could not be established and one person from the scene was transported to the hospital.

Authorities have yet to confirm the details of the incident or any connections between the reported events.

The investigation continues as officials attempt to determine the circumstances surrounding the alleged law enforcement-involved shooting.

Please check back with WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

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