Miami-Dade Teen Killed During Halloween Party

MIAMI, FL — A 15-year-old boy was gunned down over the weekend while he was attending a Halloween party in southwest Miami-Dade, according to police.

The victim was identified as Angel Cueli of the 9300 block of SW 30 Terrace. Police said the shooting occurred shortly after 11 p.m. Saturday in the 20000 block of SW 132 Avenue.

"Guests were attending a house party and were gathered on the side of the residence," Detective Angel Rodriguez said on Monday. "An unknown subject approached the residence on foot and discharged a firearm multiple times towards the guests, striking the victim in the lower extremity."

Rodriguez said the shooter ran to a vehicle that was waiting for him and fled the area.

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue personnel airlifted Cueli to Kendall Regional Trauma Center where he died.

Miami-Dade schools chief Alberto M. Carvalho asked for the public to assist police in finding Cueli's killer.

"Thoughts and prayers will do little to bring solace or alleviate the gut-wrenching pain being felt today by the family of teen killed last night during a Halloween party," Carvalho said on Sunday. "What may bring them comfort? Finding the person(s) responsible. If you know, saw, or heard something, SPEAK UP."

No other people were injured in the shooting..

To report a tip, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS (8477) or 866-471-8477. Alternatively, visit www.crimestoppersmiami.com and select "Give a Tip" or text "CSMD" followed by the tip information to 274637.