Police are investigating after a 13-year-old was fatally shot in Florida City on Saturday night.
The shooting happened near the 1300 block of Northwest 6th Avenue at around 8 p.m., Florida City Police officials said.
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WATCH HEREWhen officers responded, they found a child in a backyard with gunshot wounds.
Authorities immediately began life-saving efforts until Miami-Dade Fire Rescue arrived on scene and airlifted the young teen to Jackson South Trauma.
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Unfortunately, he did not survive.
The family has identified the teen as Johvan Taylor.
The teen's family told NBC6 the shooting appeared to have been random. They described Taylor as a loving and caring person that was full of energy.
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Taylor's grandmother was too upset to speak on camera Sunday but said he loved football, was well-loved and had a good spirit.
The shooting remains under investigation.
This is the second young person killed by gun violence since January 1 --- It has to stop. #NoMoreShooting #GunsDown pic.twitter.com/mBjaDqE1bZ
— Crime Stoppers Miami & FL Keys (@CrimeStopper305) January 5, 2025
Miami-Dade Crimestoppers said Florida City has already lost two young locals in 2025 to gun violence, not even a week into the new year.
Crimestoppers is asking the community for help in locating the suspect. You can call them at 305-471-TIPS.
