Miami Beach imposes curfew after spring break violence
The city of Miami Beach instituted a midnight curfew after two fatal shootings and “exceedingly large and unruly crowds”, officials said.
One person was killed and another injured when violence erupted Friday night in the South Beach area amid spring break and St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, police say.
miami beach Police say one person was shot and killed and another person was injured in the early hours of Sunday morning.
A state of emergency has now been put in place on Sunday evening, with a curfew in place from 11:59 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday morning.
“In response to the two shootings and excessively large and unruly crowds, and to mitigate dangerous and illegal behavior, the City of Miami Beach has ordered a state of emergency and an 11:59 p.m. curfew effective Sunday, March 19. 2023 until 6 a.m. on Monday, March 20, 2023,” the city said in a statement.
“The city will hold a special committee meeting on Monday afternoon to discuss potential restrictions beyond Monday.”
City of Miami Beach declares state of emergency and curfew
– The curfew will be in effect Sunday, March 19 from 11:59 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Monday, March 20, 2023 with separate emergency measures to be issued Thursday, March 23 through Sunday, March 27, 2023 – pic.twitter.com/qYqwxLHxFA— City of Miami Beach (@MiamiBeachNews) March 19, 2023
City Manager Alina Hudak wants to impose a similar curfew starting Thursday and continuing through the weekend, through Monday, March 27, WPLG reported.
City hotels are allowed to continue normal business operations after the curfew, but only for guests.
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