SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - A teenage boy is in stable condition at the hospital after he was shot multiple times in a Southwest Miami-Dade neighborhood authorities said.
Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office and Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the drive-by shooting in the area of Southwest 76th Street and 152nd Avenue on Wednesday afternoon.
Upon arrival, deputies found the 15-year-old suffering from gunshot wounds to his upper body and lower extremities.
According to investigators, the nightmare unfolded when the victim and his 16-year-old friend were walking northbound near Southwest 80th Street and 152nd Avenue. Suddenly, bullets began flying toward the duo from an unknown vehicle.
The friends quickly tried their best to escape the gunfire.
“Shots were fired at them from an unknown vehicle. One of the boys was shot. His friend helped him get to a safe area. They got further down the road, about four blocks, where they called 911 for help,” said MDSO Detective Samantha Choon.
Paramedics rushed the teen to HCA Florida Kendall Hospital. As of late Wednesday night, he is listed in stable condition.
“As you can expect, he’s a child. He’s shaken up by this,” said Choon.
7Skyforce hovered over the scene, capturing police vehicles on scene and some shoes and a backpack scattered on the sidewalk.
Deputies began their investigation into the evening hours, taping off about a five-block radius as they combed for clues as to who pulled the trigger.
“We don’t have any information regarding the subject vehicle or the subjects within that vehicle,” said Choon.
All day Thursday, deputies taped off a townhome in the area of Southwest 171th Avenue and 94th Way.
Those who live in the Kendall Square neighborhood told 7News on Thursday that deputies took a teen away from the home in connection to Wednesday’s shooting.
“When I got here this morning, I saw two undercovers. They approached me and stated they were looking for an individual, 15-years-old, involved in a shooting from [Wednesday] night,” said the male resident.
As of Thursday afternoon, deputies said they were working on a possible development but did not provide additional information.
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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