MIAMI GARDENS, FLA. (WSVN) - A South Florida community is mourning the loss of a teen who was fatally gunned down as police continue their search for the shooter.
Friends and family gathered for a prayer service at the New Beginning Church in Miami Gardens, Sunday afternoon, to remember 15-year-old Isaiah Solomon.
Police said the teen, who aspired to become an FBI agent, was killed Friday night after a gunman opened fired during a wake being held for his cousin, near Northwest 83rd Terrace and 19th Avenue, in Northwest Miami-Dade.
The gunfire also left a 22-year-old man dead and four other victims injured.
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The Rev. Vernon Gillum, a local pastor, said his daughter, 20-year-old Verneisha Gillum, was among those injured. On Sunday, he spoke out against gun violence. “This is an infectious disease that we have to find a way to remedy,” he said, “so that we’re no longer robbing our kids’ opportunity to grow up and to enjoy life and to fulfill those dreams and goals that many of us shared as little kids.”
All four injured victims are expected to be OK.
So far, no arrests have been made.
Sunday night, Miami-Dade Police announced they have added a $10,000 reward, in addition to the $3,000 already offered by Crime Stoppers, for information leading to an arrest.
If you have any information on this shooting, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a $13,000 reward.
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