A 17-year-old boy was the victim of a shooting incident in Miami's Little Havana neighborhood on Friday, authorities reported. The incident took place in the afternoon near Northwest Third Street and 10th Avenue, according to the Local 10 News. The teenage boy was wounded in his arm but remained conscious following the event.
In a more specific location detail provided by NBC Miami, the shooting occurred around the 900 block of Northwest 2nd Street, in close proximity to Henderson Park. The injured teen was transported to a local hospital, where he was treated for a gunshot wound to his bicep. Despite having a encounter with the brutal reality of gun violence, the boy was reported to be alert and conscious.
Following the shooting, Miami Police detained three suspects in the area, which was cordoned off encompassing Henderson Park and the Dr. Rafael A. Peñalver Clinic. While the police did not immediately release further details about the suspects or a possible motive, they are actively conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
The Miami Police Department has reached out to the community, requesting any individuals with information related to the shooting or any other cases to get in touch. They've encouraged potential witnesses to call Miami-Dade County Crime Stoppers at 305-471-8477, where they can provide tips anonymously.
