Suspect in custody after shooting employee and setting fire to Miami apartment building: Live updates

Suspect in custody after shooting employee and setting fire to Miami apartment building: Live updates

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Crews battle massive apartment fire in Miami

A suspect in custody after shooting an employee at a Miami apartment building and then setting the complex on fire.

Dozens of firefighters descended on a four-storey apartment complex on Monday morning to comabt the blaze, which resulted in scores of residents to be evacuated.

First responders arrived at the building after receiving calls about a fire around 8:15 am, and began rescuing residents from the building’s balconies, Miami Mayor Francis Suarez said during a news conference.

A man was also found at the scene with gunshot wounds and taken to a hospital in critical condition.

Suarez later said it is believed that the suspect shot an employee then intentionally set the fire. The individual’s name has not been released and police investigations are ongoing.

Shortly before 6pm local time the City of Miami Fire Department announced that the fire was “under control.”

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Three firefighters hospitalized for heat exhaustion

Three firefighters were hospitalized for heat exhaustion as they battled the major blaze in Miami on Monday morning.

At least 30 people were rescued from the complex, including elderly residents who were in wheelchairs. Shelters were set up for those affected by the incident.

Miami Fire Rescue Captain Ignatius Carroll said the fire on Monday morning had been “challenging” for crews to combat.

“It’s a very stubborn fire that is spreading throughout the building which obviously makes it very difficult to reach when you’re doing a defensive attack,” he told reporters.

“The challenging part is you can’t see anything but also you start to have compromising of the floors. We understand that probably the third-floor area was collapsing as a result, so safety is our number one priority.”

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Video: Crews battle massive apartment fire in Miami

Crews battle massive apartment fire in Miami

Mike Bedigan10 June 2024 23:40

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Suspect in custody following Miami apartment fire and shooting

An individual has been arrested following the massive fire at the Miami apartment building, and the shooting of one of the complex’s employees.

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez said it is believed that the suspect shot an employee at the Temple Court apartments at 431 Northwest 3rd Street then intentionally set the fire.

The suspect’s identity hasn’t been released.

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Pictures: Emergency crews on the scene in Miami

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Mike Bedigan10 June 2024 23:10

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Miami apartment building fire now under control

Just before 6pm local time the Miami Fire Department announced that the incident was under control.

In a post on X, the department said that all residents were accounted for and that its units were being released.

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Story recap: Massive fire breaks out in 4-story apartment building near downtown Miami

Emergency responders are on the scene of a massive blaze near downtown Miami. Mayor Francis Suarez said that a man had been found by responders at the scene with a gunshot wound and taken to hospital.

Here’s the story so far:

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Watch: Massive fire follows shooting at Miami apartment building

Massive fire follows shooting at Miami apartment building

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Statement from Miami apartment building management

Atlantic Housing Management, who owns the Temple Court Apartments, released the following statement:

“We are very saddened to confirm that this morning, June 10, 2024, one of our Temple Court employees was shot and taken to a nearby hospital where he is currently being treated.

“Two buildings also experienced a fire and firefighters are actively working to put it out. We are still determining the cause of these events, and we are checking for other injuries. Police are investigating, and we will help in whatever ways we can.

“We are working with the Red Cross, which has brought drinks and snacks to help our displaced residents. We are also working to provide meals and a place to stay for those who have been affected.

“We will update as we have more information. We are grieved by all that has happened today, and our thoughts and prayers are with our team member and his family and residents of the Temple Court community.”

Mike Bedigan10 June 2024 21:36

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