Young girl killed by celebratory gunfire in Miami, police search for shooter

MIAMI (CBS12) — Celebratory gunfire killed a 10-year-old girl in Miami overnight and investigators want to know who pulled the trigger.

Just four minutes into the new year, gunfire shot into the air struck Yaneliz Munguia and claimed the young girl’s life. The Miami-Dade Police Department posted her picture Wednesday afternoon, asking for information to help them find the person who fired the deadly shot.

“This heartbreaking incident serves as a devastating reminder that what goes up must come down,” the statement continued. “Bullets fired into the air can take innocent lives.”

According to the police department, Yaneliz was near the intersection of NW 27th Avenue and NW 21st Street when the when the gunfire hit her. Few other details about her tragic death have been released.

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Investigators now want to find justice for Yaneliz and her family – and that means finding the person who decided to celebrate 2025 in such a potentially deadly way. Anyone with information about what happened is asked to call the police department at 305-471-2400.

Anonymous tips can also be made to Miami-Dade County Crime Stoppers by calling 305-471- 8477 or texting CrimeStoppers305 to 738477. Tips can also be made one by going to www.CrimeStoppers305.com and clicking on “Submit a Tip.”

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