Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, youth violence, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Ryder Trauma Center, Crime Stoppers. On Saturday evening at 5:50 p.m. in Northwest Miami-Dade near 8000 NW 7th Street, an altercation began as a verbal exchange but escalated when someone pulled out a firearm and shot at the victim before fleeing from the scene. Friends transport him first to Jackson West Medical Center before eventually being moved onward to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center, where his condition has stabilized since.
Authorities have not released the identity or details about the victim and suspect; they are actively conducting an investigation by Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office; anyone with any knowledge should call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS to submit anonymous tips about what occurred in this incident.
This shooting underscores continuing concerns over youth violence. Residents and leaders have voiced calls for increased efforts to be made towards understanding why such incidents take place and providing safety for young people within communities. 14-year-old shot, Northwest Miami-Dade shooting, Contact us for HOSPITAL SECURITY SERVICES Today