16-year-old shot in leg in Miami Gardens, police say

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. ā€“ A 16-year-old boy was shot in the leg Sunday night in Miami Gardens, authorities confirmed Monday.

The shooting was reported in the area of Northwest 19th Court and 193rd Street.

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Miami Gardens police Officer Carlos Austin, who is also a spokesman for the agency, said the teen was airlifted to a hospital. His injury was not consideredĀ life-threatening, Austin said.

A motive for the shooting is unclear.

Anyone with further information is asked to call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-8477.
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