Miami-Dade police

Car Allegedly Involved in Murder of King Carter, 6, Recovered

The car believed to have been involved in the murder of 6-year-old King Carter has been located.

Miami-Dade Police said the car, described initially as an early 2000 model black Lexus with possible bullet holes, was found in Opa-locka Wednesday.

The vehicle, a black 1999 Lexus GS 300, was taken to a secure location for crime scene processing, officials said.

The preliminary investigation revealed Carter was playing outside of an apartment complex with friends on Feb. 21 when several males exited the car and began firing, striking Carter.

Three teens have been arrested and charged in the shooting.

According to police, the incident started with a dispute on social media. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing.

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