A Toddler Died In a 'Senseless' Shooting in Miami, Police Say
A “senseless” shooting in Miami killed a toddler and injured two other children, according to Miami police.
Police confirmed that the shooting, which occurred in Miami’s Liberty Square Saturday, killed one child, while two others were apparently grazed by glass during the incident and are expected to be fine. The child who died was a 3-year-old girl, according to NBC Miami.
We have a child who has passed away in this senseless shooting. The 2 other minors were grazed possibly by glass and are okay. https://t.co/Fy2MvNA5LJ
— Miami PD (@MiamiPD) March 31, 2018
NBC reports that the suspect initially fled the scene and abandoned his vehicle at a Miami laundromat. The suspect later turned himself in and is in custody, police said. Authorities have not yet mentioned a motive.
The suspect involved in the shooting has turned himself in & has been placed into custody. https://t.co/E9hty4KGJJ
— Miami PD (@MiamiPD) March 31, 2018