02 Jan 2024 | 04:32 AM UTC
US: Police activity ongoing near Bayside Marketplace in Miami, Fla., late Jan. 1 in response to crowd disturbance
Police responding to crowd disturbance near Bayside Marketplace in Miami, Fla., US, late Jan. 1. Avoid the area. Disruptions likely.
A large police operation is ongoing near the Bayside Marketplace in Miami, Florida, as of late Jan. 1 in response to fights between groups of youths. The cause of the incident is not immediately clear; there have been no reports of casualties. Police have closed Biscayne Boulevard between 2nd and 4th streets and are asking the public to avoid the area. Witness accounts suggest possible gunfire.
Heightened security and localized transport and business disruptions are likely in the area over the coming hours as police work to secure the area and investigate the incident. Further clashes are possible.
Avoid the area until the situation stabilizes and authorities give the all-clear. Monitor local news sources for further information. Strictly heed the directives of authorities. Plan for localized transport and business disruptions.
