HOMESTEAD, FLA. (WSVN) – A teenager was killed after he came under fire in a Florida City neighborhood, police said.
7News cameras captured squad cars from Florida City and Homestead Police in the area of Northwest 13th Street and Sixth Avenue, at around 10:20 p.m., Saturday.
According to Florida City Police, officers arrived at the scene to find the 13-year-old victim in the rear yard of a home suffering from gunshot wounds.
Paramedics with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue airlifted the teen to Jackson South Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
Back at the scene, officers cordoned off an entire block as they carry out their investigation. They appear to be focusing on a dark colored car, though it’s unclear how it’s related to the crime scene.
Area residents told 7News they started hearing gunshots before 8 p.m. They said the victim is a 13-year-old boy.
Miami-Dade Police’s Homicide Bureau has taken over the ongoing investigation.
Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.
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