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Mom accidentally shoots 15-year-old daughter at McDonald's in NW Miami-Dade: Police

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Miami-Dade Police are investigating after a mother accidentally shot her teenage daughter at a McDonald’s in Miami Friday night, officials said.

According to police, shortly after 10 p.m., Miami-Dade Police officers arrived at the fast food restaurant on 9250 NW 7th Ave after reports of a dispute and shooting.

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Police said Melissa Valbrum accidentally fired a gun striking her 15-year-old daughter in the shoulder.

Melissa Valbrum

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The teen was taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center in stable condition.

Valbrum is facing serious charges including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and battery.

Officials have not released any details about how the incident began or whether the mother was taken into custody.

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