SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) – The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deputy-involved shooting during a dangerous confrontation that led to a teen being hospitalized.

According to MDSO, the shooting occurred during a confrontation with a 15-year-old near a home along Southwest 112th Avenue and Southwest 221st Street on Thursday afternoon.

Authorities say it started while deputies were responding to reports of a group of juveniles who were making threats while wielding a weapon.

Upon arriving to the area, deputies spotted four juveniles, including a 15-year-old that was reportedly armed.

“They found them nearby and it was a group of juveniles, which they’re all in custody,” said MDSO Assistant Sheriff Fernand Charles. “A confrontation ensued. As a result, one of our deputies discharged his service weapon, striking the subject in the lower extremities.”

Authorities say the teen brandished the firearm at deputies.

“Not just a firearm, a firearm with an extended clip,” said Charles.

That teen was transported to a local area hospital in stable condition.

7Skyforce hovered over the scene, where authorities cordoned off the area around a home as they investigated the incident.

The boy’s family is now demanding answers about what happened.

“My nephew is doing well. I don’t know about no firearms or whatever,” said Asia Spann, the boy’s aunt. “I want answers.”

The boy’s aunt told 7News the deputy was not driving in a marked car and doesn’t believe the shooting was justified.

“I want to know why did they come with an unknown car, jump out and went to shooting,” said Spann.

Authorities say it’s dangerous for children to brandish weapons of any kind.

“At the end of the day, we need to be mindful of what our children are doing day in and day out because it is 3:30 in the afternoon, a 15-year-old is walking around with a firearm, which is not legal or acceptable by any means,” said Charles.

As is the case with all deputy-involved shootings, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the incident.

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