MIAMI GARDENS, FLA. (WSVN) - A 13-year-old boy has died after he was shot inside a Miami Gardens home.
Miami Gardens Police and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the incident along the 3800 block of Northwest 207th Street, Saturday night.
“There were kids playing with a firearm.” said Miami Gardens Police Sgt. Emmanuel Jeanty.
Police said kids in a room were playing with a gun inside the house.
“There were kids in a room playing. I can tell you, it was more than 2…
According to a youth football program, the victim is George Harris Junior.
Investigators said responding officers rendered aid to the victim.
“The officers performed lifesaving measures. The juvenile was transported to Joe DiMaggio [Children’s] Hospital in critical condition,” said Jeanty.
After he was airlifted to the hospital, the victim succumbed to his injury at around 10:50 p.m.
Police said there was one adult inside the home at the time but not inside the room, adding that they questioned several people.
Junior’s football teammates plan a balloon release to remember the young boy later this week.
It is unclear whether anyone will face any charges related to this incident.
Jeanty also took the opportunity to warn families about the importance of keeping firearms away from children.
“A lot of people do have firearms these days, and it’s up to us to ensure that, if we’re going to have firearms in our home, to keep them locked up and to make sure that they stay away from the reach of kids,” he said.
Police said the gun was found outside of the home. An investigation is underway.
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