Local News Wire: Teen Arrested in Connection with Fatal Shooting in Miami
MIAMI, FL — A 17-year-old male has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a teenage girl on Tuesday evening.
According to the Miami-Dade Police Department, the incident occurred at approximately 6:45 p.m. near the intersection of Southwest 104th Avenue and 36th Street. Authorities reported that the victim, identified as 16 years old, was discovered with multiple gunshot wounds and later pronounced dead at the scene.
Witnesses reported hearing several gunshots before seeing the victim lying on the ground. Emergency responders from Miami-Dade Fire Rescue arrived shortly after and confirmed the victim's injuries.
Authorities identified the suspect as the former boyfriend of the victim. Following the shooting, he turned himself in to local law enforcement. Details surrounding the motive remain under investigation.
The police are urging anyone with additional information to come forward. No further details about the arrest or the investigation have been released at this time.