Man was hospitalized after an argument between men in Miami resulted in gunfire

MIAMI – A shooting investigation is underway in the city of Miami after police said a fight escalated and shots were fired.

Officers said they were called to the scene of an accident near Douglas Park on Southwest 37th Avenue just before 9 p.m. Saturday.

According to investigators, a fight broke out between a group of men and one person shot at another, hitting him in the leg.

The victim was taken to Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital. First responders said he was alert and conscious.

Police did not say whether they had taken anyone into custody or whether they were seeking suspects or persons of interest.