Two teenagers were critically wounded in a shooting in Southwest Miami-Dade Saturday afternoon, sparking a manhunt for the shooter and leaving authorities scrambling for answers. According to CBS Miami, the shooting occurred near SW 213th Street and SW 120th Avenue, initially drawing a response after reports of gunfire were reported shortly after 3:30 p.m.
The victims, a 15-year-old and a 14-year-old boy, were airlifted to HCA Florida Kendall Hospital's trauma center, where their conditions were listed as critical. As of yet, the police have not released the identities of the boys and there has been no suspect identified in the case. In an urgent plea for community assistance, Miami-Dade Police are urging anyone with information to contact Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS, as reported by Newsbreak.
While the search for the shooter continues, Miami-Dade Police Department spokesperson Andre Martin confirmed the details of the incident, emphasizing the gravity of the situation, for the shooting not only left two of its young community members grasping onto life but also pierced the soul of a neighborhood.
