SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - Gunfire tore through Southwest Miami-Dade’s Naranja neighborhood, sending a 17-year-old boy to the hospital, police said.
Miami-Dade Police and Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the shooting in the area of Southwest 138th Avenue and 262nd Street, shortly before 7 p.m. on Saturday.
Investigators said the victim was walking with a 15-year-old when they heard shots fired.
Police said the 17-year-old was struck twice in the upper torso, but he managed to run for help.
The patient was transported to Jackson South Medical Center in stable condition.
Detectives have not provided further details about the incident or a possible gunman, as they continue to investigate.
If you have any information on this shooting or the whereabouts of a subject or subjects, 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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