Deputy shoots teen after confrontation in southwest Miami-Dade, officials say
A deputy shot a 15-year-old, grazing their ankle, after a confrontation Thursday in southwest Miami-Dade, officials said.
The shooting happened at around 3:30 p.m. in the area of Southwest 112th Avenue and Southwest 221st Street.
The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office said that they received a call about threats with a firearm at a park.
When deputies responded, they found four people, and a confrontation ensued, officials said.
The deputy shot the teen, who was grazed in the ankle, officials said.
A firearm was recovered near the teen.
No other details were immediately known.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating.
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