MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – A law enforcement source confirmed to Local 10 News Tuesday that a male victim who was found shot to death Monday morning near an elementary school in Miami Gardens was just 17 years old.
He has been identified as Brandon Gordon, a student who attended Everglades High School in Miramar.
Authorities confirmed that officers responded to a pedestrian bridge in the 2900 block of Northwest 166th Street just after 7:30 a.m. Monday.
The bridge is located near Golden Glades Elementary School.
According to Miami Gardens police initial report, a Black juvenile male victim was found on the ground on the bridge with a gunshot wound.
He was pronounced dead at the scene by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue.
Authorities said the victim was visiting the area.
Investigators said they do not have any information on the shooter at this time.
Anyone with further information is asked to call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-8477.