MIAMI (AP) — A massive fire broke out at a four-story apartment complex in Miami on Monday morning. Firefighters and police officers arrived at the building just west of Interstate 95 near downtown Miami after receiving calls about a fire around 8:15 a.m.
, and began rescuing residents from the building's balconies, Miami Mayor Francis Suarez said during a news conference. Suarez said arriving first responders also found a man with gunshot wounds at the scene. He was taken to a hospital, where he was in critical condition.
Officials said the shooting is part of an active investigation. They offered few other details, other than calling it an “isolated incident.” A suspect in the shooting was in custody but neither charges he might face nor his name have been released, news outlets reported.
Police did not immediately return a telephone call or respond to an email seeking confirmation of the arrest and further details. Three firefighters were transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital due to heat exhaustion and were in stable condition, Suarez said during a news conference. Two have since been discharged, said Lt.
Pete Sanchez, a spokesperson with the City of Miami-Fire Rescue. In addition, at least one resident was being treated for smoke inhalation, he said. The gunshot victim, whose name has not been released, was listed as critical, Sanchez said.
Atlantic Housing Management, the company that manages Temple Court apartments, said in a statement that one of their employee.
