In Northwest Miami-Dade, a shooting incident occurred where two teenage boys and a young man were injured and taken to the hospital for treatment. The incident took place near Northwest 22nd Avenue and 65th Street in the Liberty City neighborhood. According to the police, the victims, aged 15, 17, and 22, were hanging out in front of a home when an unknown individual began shooting at them just before 7:15 p.m.
Fortunately, the victims were transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital in stable condition by the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue. It was mentioned that the victims are not related to each other and all sustained gunshot wounds to the lower parts of their bodies. Police are currently interviewing the victims at the hospital to gather more information about the incident.
The area was cordoned off by the police with yellow tape, and onlookers gathered to see what was happening. Residents in the neighborhood stated that gunshots are not uncommon in the area, indicating a concerning trend of violence. Law enforcement officials are actively searching the area for clues and have recovered some evidence related to the shooting, although specific details have not been disclosed to the public yet.
Authorities believe that this shooting was an isolated incident and that there may have been a connection between the victims and the shooter. As of 10 p.m., there have been no reports of any arrests made in connection to the case. Detectives are continuing their investigation to determine the circumstances that led to the shooting and if there are any suspects involved.
For further updates on this developing story, you can visit WSVN.com and stay tuned to 7News for the latest information. The safety of the community is a top priority for law enforcement, and they are working diligently to ensure that justice is served in this case. Let us all hope for a speedy recovery for the victims and for peace to be restored in the neighborhood.
