Surveillance video released in connection with death of teenager in Miramar

Kumasi Kareem, 17, found shot to death, police say

MIRAMAR, Fla. – Surveillance video has been released in connection with the death of a teenager in Miramar.

Police said a 911 call was received at 12:35 a.m. Sept. 20 about gunshots heard near the 6000 block of Southwest 33rd Street.

The caller said that shortly after, they saw a person lying facedown on the ground, police said. Officers responded and Fire Rescue personnel declared the 17-year-old victim, identified by police as Kumasi Kareem, dead.

Police said surveillance video of Kareem walking with the suspect was captured minutes before his death.

The suspect is described by police as a black male who is at least 6 feet tall and weighs around 200 pounds.

Anyone with information about the suspect's identity is asked to call Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS. Police said tipsters may be eligible for a reward of up to $3,000 and calls can be made anonymously.


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