Miami-Dade Police are searching for a suspect after a 17-year-old was shot Saturday evening.
Police are searching for a suspect after a 17-year-old was shot in southwest Miami-Dade Saturday evening.
At approximately 7:05 p.m., MDPD
Watch NBC6 free wherever you are
Officers responded around 7 p.m. to reports of a shooting in the 13800 block of Southwest 262nd Street, where they found the teen suffering from apparent gunshot wounds, Miami-Dade Police officials said.
The victim was transported to Jackson South Medical Center, where he was reported to be in stable condition, according to authorities.
Get local news you need to know to start your day with NBC 6's News Headlines newsletter.
Police say the victim was walking with another teen when they heard gunshots. The 17-year-old realized he had been shot and ran to a nearby residence to call 911.
MDPD continues to search for the suspect and is asking the community for assistance. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS.
