Incident Overview
A 17-year-old boy is in the hospital after Miami-Dade Sheriff’s deputies say someone stabbed him and then fired a gun, putting other children in danger.
Details of the Incident
Antanasia Crumbley said someone stabbed her 17-year-old brother, Anthony, Tuesday afternoon at the Lincoln Gardens apartment complex in Brownsville. The possible knife used was seen in the middle of the road.
Crumbley stayed behind with her younger sister, while their mom went to the hospital with their brother.
Condition of the Victim
“He’s doing good, she said he’s getting a CAT scan so they can see how deep he got stabbed,” Crumbley said.
Investigation
Miami-Dade detectives said as the 17-year-old tried to get away, the person who stabbed him went to his car, grabbed a gun, and shot towards a group of kids who were near the teen. No one was hit.
The teen’s siblings now wait for their brother to come home after a violent afternoon that’s left the family and community shaken.
“Really scary, really scary,” Crumbley said. “I don’t wish this on nobody.”
Status of the Investigation
Detectives said they don’t have information on the suspect. MDSO Northside General Investigations Unit has assumed the investigation.
Conclusion
The incident has left the community in shock, and the family is waiting for the brother to recover. The investigation is ongoing, and the authorities are working to find the suspect.
FAQs
- What happened to the 17-year-old boy?
The 17-year-old boy was stabbed and is currently in the hospital. - Where did the incident occur?
The incident occurred at the Lincoln Gardens apartment complex in Brownsville. - Was anyone else hurt during the incident?
No one else was hit during the shooting, but the 17-year-old boy was stabbed. - Do the detectives have any information on the suspect?
No, the detectives do not have any information on the suspect yet. - Which unit is handling the investigation?
The MDSO Northside General Investigations Unit has assumed the investigation.
