SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - Two men have been killed, and a teenager had to be taken to the hospital following a shooting in Southwest Miami-Dade.
Miami-Dade Police responded to the scene of the shooting in the area of the 21500 block of Southwest 114th Court, Saturday afternoon.
“We’re looking at two individuals in their 20s just starting their life,” Miami-Dade Police detective Alvaro Zabaleta said. “We’re looking at a 17-year-old female that almost lost her life … in front of a community park at 2:50 in the afternoon on a Saturday. You’re supposed to be enjoying your weekend. If this doesn’t motivate you to call Crime Stoppers, then I don’t know what will.”
The 17-year-old was transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital South, where she has since underwent surgery and is in stable condition.
The two men were pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
Officers said they are looking for three men connected to the shooting. Investigators the three armed men approached the victims and began shooting.
“They opened fire, striking all three of them, and then, the subjects jumped into a vehicle, unknown description at this time, and fled the area,” Zabaleta said.
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 $3,000 reward.
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