4-year-old fighting for her life after shooting in Miami-Dade home – NBC 6 South Florida
A 4-year-old girl is in critical condition at Ryder Trauma Center after being shot by one of her brothers with an unsecured gun, according to Miami-Dade Police spokesperson.
It happened Sunday around 3:40 p.m. near Northwest 21st Avenue and Northwest 81st Street in West Little River.
A request for help regarding a possible dead 4-year-old was heard on a fire scanner
“Several people inside of the location screaming about the possible death of a 4-year-old daughter,” a woman said in a fire dispatch.
Miami-Dade Crime Scene Investigators blocked off the area for several hours.
Miami-Dade Police spokesperson, Andre Martin, said four children ages 6, 4, 3 and 2 were in the home along with an adult at the time of the incident.
NBC6 spotted the moment the mother of the children was put in a patrol vehicle and taken to the hospital.
Police did not confirm who the gun belonged to nor where it was located when the child got a hold of it.
A State Attorney’s Office representative responded to the scene. Investigators are looking into whether anyone will face any charges.
Miami-Dade Police wants to remind the community to discuss safe firearm management with their children.
This is a developing story. Check back with NBC6 for updates.
