Crime

A 17-year-old boy shot multiple times in West Kendall, police say

Miami-Dade Police are investigating what led to a 17-year-old boy being shot multiple times Sunday night in West Kendall.
Miami-Dade Police are investigating what led to a 17-year-old boy being shot multiple times Sunday night in West Kendall. Getty Images Getty Images/iStockphoto

A 17-year-boy was shot multiple times Sunday evening in south Miami-Dade, Miami-Dade Police said Monday.

Police responded to a ShotSpotter alert at 6:50 p.m. Sunday at 17954 SW 104 Ave. near Perrine.

Upon arriving, police found the teen with apparent gunshot wounds. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue transported him to Jackson South Medical Center, where he is in critical condition. Police did not identify the victim.

This story will be updated as more information becomes available.

This story was originally published October 14, 2024 at 2:39 PM.

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Miami Herald
Michael Butler writes about minority business and trends that affect marginalized professionals in South Florida. As a business reporter for the Miami Herald, he tells inclusive stories that reflect South Florida’s diversity. Just like Miami’s diverse population, Butler, a Temple University graduate, has both local roots and a Panamanian heritage.
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