‘I just never expected this to happen to my kid.’ Toddler shot on Florida City porch
.jpg "A child was injured in a Florida City shooting Monday, according to local media reports.")
A child was airlifted to the hospital following an overnight shooting in a Florida City neighborhood, according to local media reports Monday morning.
The shooting happened in the 900 block of Southwest Sixth Place.
Video taken by TV news shows dozens of yellow markers scattered along the ground. Police usually use the markers to signify bullet casings. Some cars in the area were damaged by gunfire, according to Miami Herald news partner CBS4.
Two-year-old Makai Louissaint was shot in the leg, CBS4 reported, and his mother, Medjine Raymond, expected him to have surgery on Monday.
The child was airlifted to HCA Florida Kendall Hospital. Another injured person was taken to Jackson South Hospital.
Police have not released any details about the shooting.
“He is OK. He was at his grandmother’s house, and somebody came by shooting and he got hit in the right leg,” Raymond told CBS4. “I just never expected this to happen to my kid or myself or somebody close to me. I thank God it was just his leg and I thank God he will be able to walk again.”
The toddler’s aunt told CBS4 the family was on the front porch when they began hearing gunshots.
“It just happened so fast, my life was in danger,” said Teri Louissaint.
More than six vehicles were damaged by gunfire. One vehicle that neighbors said belonged to a pastor was hit more than 12 times.
“It was so loud, I jumped out of bed and ran to my room, my mom ran to her room,” said Kathleen Luna, who lives several homes down from the toddler’s family. “I just want to be able to sit down outside of my house. I should be able to be on my porch and relax
This report was supplemented with information from Miami Herald news partner CBS4.
This story was originally published July 25, 2022 at 8:32 AM.
