Published: May 12, 2026 at 4:52 PM
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. — Authorities responded to reports of a shooting in southwest Miami-Dade County.
It happened in the area of Southwest 102nd Avenue and West Circle Plaza in the unincorporated West Perrine area.
According to rescue officials, an injured child was taken to Jackson South Medical Center and that child was then airlifted to HCA Florida Kendall Hospital.
Police said the child, a 6-year-old boy, shot himself in the shoulder with his mother’s gun.
The boy is in stable condition, authorities said.
Authorities have not said whether the boy’s mother will be facing any charges.
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