HOMESTEAD, FLA. (WSVN) - A 13-year-old boy was killed after, police said, he came under fire in a Florida City neighborhood.
7News cameras captured squad cars from Florida City and Homestead Police in the area of Northwest 13th Street and Sixth Avenue, at around 10:20 p.m., Saturday.
According to Florida City Police, officers arrived at the scene to find 13-year-old Johvan Taylor in the backyard of a home suffering from gunshot wounds.
Officers began life-saving measures before paramedics with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue arrived. They airlifted the teen to Jackson South Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
Back at the scene, officers cordoned off an entire block as they carried out their investigation. They appeared to be focusing on a dark colored car, though it’s unclear how it was related to the crime scene.
Ring surveillance video captured audio of gunfire.
Area residents told 7News they heard about a dozen gunshots before 8 p.m. They said the shots frightened them, and police swarmed the area soon after.
Miami-Dade Police’s Homicide Bureau has taken over the ongoing investigation.
If you have any information on this shooting or the whereabouts of the subject or subjects involved, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.
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