SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - Two teens are behind bars after, authorities said, they were involved in the shooting of another teenager in Southwest Miami-Dade.
Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies announced the arrest of 16-year-old Adrian Negron Vega and 17-year-old Camilo Buritica on Thursday evening.
According to investigators, the teens were involved in a drive-by shooting that took place in the area of Southwest 76th Street and 152nd Avenue, at around 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
The 15-year-old victim, Eydam Ramos, was walking northbound with his 16-year-old friend Cristhian Gonzalez when bullets started flying from a car being driven by Buritica. Deputies said Negron Vega was the one who shot Ramos.
According to the arrest report, “The front passenger can be seen extending his arm out of the window with a black firearm in hand and discharging it multiple times at (redacted), without any regard for the victims’ lives.”
The car then sped off, leaving Ramos injured with gunshot wounds to his left ankle and right shoulder.
Ramos and Gonzalez quickly ran toward a safe area a few blocks from the scene before calling 911.
“One of the boys was shot. His friend helped him get to a safe area, where they called 911 for help,” said MDSO Det. Samantha Choon.
Paramedics with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue rushed Ramos to HCA Florida Kendall Hospital, where he remains in stable condition.
On Thursday, 7News cameras captured deputies taping off a townhouse in the Kendall Square neighborhood. According to officials, that’s where they arrested Negron Vega.
“I saw policemen, like federal agents, and there were two to three people sitting with handcuffs,” said area resident Andres.
Neighbors reacted to the arrest of the teens.
“I’ve been here for more than 10 years, and this is the first time this happens,” said Andres.
The duo now face multiple felony charges, including attempted second-degree murder and aggravated assault with a firearm.
A motive for the shooting remains unclear as of Thursday night.
Negron Vega is expected to appear in juvenile court on Friday morning.
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