MIRAMAR, FLA. (WSVN) - A teen was shot and killed in Miramar in what, police have called, an attempted burglary.
The shooting took place just off Silver Shores Boulevard, at around 9:30 p.m., Monday.
“I’m concerned because I thought this was a guarded and gated community where people have to go through the gate and show their ID to go in,” said Jodi Scheib, who lives in the neighborhood.
Police said three teens reportedly attempted to rob someone in the gated community when the victim pulled out a gun and fired at the teens.
One of the teens shot was 16 years old and was transported to a local hospital where he died.
“I can tell you that firearm was located close to that individual’s body,” said Miramar Police spokesperson Tiana Rues.
Though it is a guarded neighborhood, police said that this is the second crime of this nature in less than two weeks.
“Nine days prior to the incident, there was another armed robbery, and the victim in that robbery also said that at least three individuals approached him wearing masks and with a firearm,” said Rues.
“I don’t feel unsafe in my community,” said resident Aida Suarez. “I’ve been here 22 years. I moved in a brand new house. I’ve never had any issues, thank you, Lord. You know, with my house, nothing ever has happened. No robberies, no nothing, so then it happens. It happens everywhere. I mean, that’s how I feel. I don’t think you’re exempt from anywhere.”
As for the man that shot the teenager, police have said he is cooperating with the investigation.
Police are now investigating and searching for any others involved.
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