MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Miami Gardens police are investigating an attempted robbery and shooting that left a teenager injured on Sunday.

According to police, it happened at approximately 6:20 p.m. Sunday in the area of Northwest 187th Street and 44th Avenue.

Police said the victim was meeting with a teen to sell a watch, but the teen pulled out a gun and tried to take the item instead.

According to police, the victim then pushed the suspect and fired one shot, striking the teen in the hand.

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue personnel responded to the scene and airlifted the suspect to HCA Florida Aventura Hospital in stable condition.

The suspect’s identity has not yet been released.

Police: Teen shot after trying to steal watch in Miami Gardens

David Dwork