16-year-old boy shot in southwest Miami-Dade

Sky 10 was over Jackson Memorial Hospital April 29 as a teenage boy who was shot arrived via air rescue. (WPLG)

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – A 16-year-old boy was airlifted to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center Wednesday morning after being shot in southwest Miami-Dade, authorities confirmed.

The shooting was reported in the area of Graham Drive and Pierce Street.

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Miami-Dade police said the teen was shot in the upper torso.

They said two males were seen fleeing the area after the shooting and a perimeter was established as authorities searched for the duo.

No other details were immediately released.

Anyone with further information is asked to call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-8477.


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