NORTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - A teen was grazed by a stray bullet while she was asleep in her Northwest Miami-Dade apartment complex, officials say.
The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office said they responded to Fairway View apartment complex located in the area of Northwest 69th Avenue and Northwest 173rd Drive around 3:15a.m., Wednesday following reports of person grazed by a stray bullet.
At the scene, deputies determined that a 17-year-old girl was sleeping in her bed when she was grazed by a stray bullet that pierced her window.
According to the victim’s mother, the teen was grazed in her thigh. Her injuries were non-life threatening and the victim was treated at the scene by Miami-Dade County Fire Rescue.
Photos shared with 7News showed the bruise the teen suffered on her leg after being grazed by the stray bullet.
The teen’s mother said she had just gone to bed when the bullet tore through the window.
“The window in the room sounded like it was breaking,” her mother said.
Her mother told 7News in Spanish that if the teen had gotten up to go the bathroom she likely would’ve been killed and she thanks God that her daughter is alive.
As the sun came up and residents were walking around, many were concerned to hear what happened.
“I never seen that in this area because the country club is a safe area,” said Yanier Rodriguez.
7News spoke to Rudolf Amaya in Spanish, who said it’s worrying that someone shot off a gun and he hopes this motivates authorities to patrol the area more.
7News cameras captured deputies combing the area for shell casings and other clues.
Neighbors said they are grateful that the teen wasn’t hurt much worse.
The teen’s mother pleading with people to use common sense and not fire weapons randomly to avoid leaving more families like hers traumatized.
The circumstances surrounding the incident remains under investigation.
The MDSO Northwest General Investigations Unit detectives have taken over the investigation.
If you have any information on this crime, 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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