Shooting leaves 1 dead in Hialeah, witnesses describe 'machine gun' fire

Hialeah police investigating the homicide, have not released details on victim

Mar. 29, 2026 at 5:34pm

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A shooting in Hialeah, Florida early Saturday morning left one person dead, with witnesses describing the sound of 'machine gun' fire. Hialeah police responded to the scene and found the unidentified victim lying on the ground, who was later pronounced dead by fire rescue. Authorities have launched a homicide investigation, but have not released any information about the victim or details surrounding the incident.

Why it matters

Gun violence and homicides remain a major public safety concern in many Florida communities, with Hialeah seeing its share of deadly incidents in recent years. This latest shooting has shaken local residents and raised questions about what may have led to the violence.

The details

According to witnesses, the shooting occurred when the victim got out of a car and was then struck by a 'burst of gunfire'. Hialeah police have not released the victim's identity or any potential suspects, and are still investigating the circumstances around the homicide.

  • The shooting took place early Saturday morning in Hialeah.

The players

Omar Perez

A Hialeah resident who heard the shooting and described it as sounding like 'a machine gun'.

Delia

A Hialeah resident whose home was visited by police investigating the incident, but she did not see anything.

Hialeah Police

The local law enforcement agency that responded to the scene, is investigating the homicide, and has not released details about the victim or any potential suspects.

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What they’re saying

“It was like a machine gun”

— Omar Perez, Hialeah resident

“The detective was in my house looking for who had seen anything before. I didn't see anything, it was locked inside the house, and the camera didn't pick up anything.”

— Delia, Hialeah resident

“I thought it was a dream, but it was gunshots. The windows were rattling because it was a shootout, it seems they hit the man with a burst of gunfire.”

— Omar Perez, Hialeah resident

What’s next

Hialeah police are continuing their investigation into the homicide, including searching for potential witnesses and surveillance footage that could provide more details about the shooting.

The takeaway

This tragic incident highlights the ongoing challenges Hialeah and other Florida communities face in addressing gun violence and keeping residents safe. While the details remain unclear, the shooting has left the local community shaken and searching for answers.