15-Year-Old Boy Suffers Multiple Gunshot Wounds In Miami

MIAMI, FL — Police said that a 15-year-old boy was shot multiple times early Sunday night but they were still trying to determine a motive. The incident occurred around 5:50 pm. near the 1000 block of NW 47 Terrace. The boy was taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital's Ryder Trauma Center in critical condition.

"Once officers arrived, they located the injured young male who was suffering multiple gunshot wounds," according to Officer Michael Vega of the Miami Police Department. "Officers rendered aid until Miami Fire Rescue responded."

The victim was not immediately identified.

Vega told reporters that the victim was riding a bicycle when he was shot.

"He had actually gotten off the bicycle and walked several feet before he feel to the ground," Vega explained. He added that police were still trying to find the shooter or shooters.

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