MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred Monday.
According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, it happened at Naranja Park, located at 14150 Southwest 264th Street.
Deputies said an 18-year-old man was shot after some sort of altercation.
“Further investigation revealed that the victim was playing sports when he was involved in a verbal altercation with the subject,” MDSO said in a news release Tuesday. “The altercation escalated when the subject produced a firearm and shot the victim and then fled in an unknown direction.”
The victim was rushed to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead, according to authorities.
Loved ones of the victim were spotted distraught at the scene.
Authorities did not release any further information on any suspects or persons of interest.
Anyone with information is urged to call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS.