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
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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.
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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.
