At the top of the news - we told you about the weekend murders - but there were also a number of shootings - and one of them targeted a business frequented mostly by tourists. On Sunday evening Crystal Auto Rental near the Haulover Bridge was targeted by two men who drove in on a motorcycle and said they were interested in a car rental. When they were told none was available, they shot the 53 year old manager in his shoulder - luckily he survived.
Police are currently reviewing surveillance footage from the scene, and here's what he shared with us today.
ACP Romero, OC Eastern Division
"On Sunday the 24th day of December 2023 at around 4:30 PM police responded to a shooting at Crystal auto rental near the Haulover bridge. There they found Elmer Francisco, 53 years caretaker, who reported that he was on duty at the time when two persons arrived on a motorcycle They inquired about a vehicle there after one of the male persons pulled out a firearm and fired a single shot towards him causing an injury to him. Elmer Francisco Was taken to the KHMH where he was treated and has since been released. We are seeking two suspects in regards to the shooting."
