Miami-Dade

19-Year-Old Killed in Shooting Near NE Miami-Dade Gas Station

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An argument in front of a northeast Miami-Dade gas station led to a 19-year-old getting shot and killed Monday afternoon, police said.

The shooting happened at around 3:33 p.m. at 1014 Northeast 215th St., according to the Miami-Dade Police Department. A 32-year-old man was detained for questioning.

Police said subject shot at the victim after the argument and struck him several times. The 19-year-old collapsed and paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene.

The subject ran away but was taken into custody several blocks south of the scene.

Officers also responded a crash near the gas station. The drivers crashed into each other as they attempted to avoid the gunshots, police said. They were not involved in the shooting and were not injured.

The Broward Sheriff's Office and Miami-Dade police were investigating the shooting. Anyone with information was asked to call Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS (8477).

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