Published: May 4, 2026 at 7:31 AM

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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Miami Gardens police are investigating an attempted robbery and shooting that left a teenager injured on Sunday.

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According to police, it happened at approximately 6:20 p.m. Sunday in the area of Northwest 187th Street and 44th Avenue.

Police said the victim was meeting with a teen to sell a watch, but the teen pulled out a gun and tried to take the item instead.

According to police, the victim then pushed the suspect and fired one shot, striking the teen in the hand.

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue personnel responded to the scene and airlifted the suspect to HCA Florida Aventura Hospital in stable condition.

The suspect’s identity has not yet been released.

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David Dwork joined the WPLG Local 10 News team in August 2019. Born and raised in Miami-Dade County, David has covered South Florida sports since 2007.