10-year-old boy hospitalized after being shot outside of an Opa-locka home, reports say
A 10-year-old boy was rushed to the hospital after he was shot outside of a home in Opa-locka, according to multiple reports.
The shooting happened in the 2300 block of Rutland Street Sunday night.
Police said a car pulled up to the home, where several children were playing outside, and started shooting paintball guns, according to Miami Herald news partner CBS4.
Someone inside the home, with a real gun, then shot back, NBC6 reports. At least one person, a 10-year-old child, was hit.
The boy’s family told WSVN he was taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital. No word yet on what condition he’s in.
Opa-locka police did not immediately respond to the Miami Herald’s request for more information.
This article will be updated.
Michelle Marchante
Miami Herald