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12-year-old girl shot while sitting in car outside northwest Miami-Dade home, deputies say
By Steven Yablonski at CBS4 Miami
· July 14, 2026
· 1 min read
An investigation is underway in northwest Miami -Dade after deputies said a 12-year-old girl was shot early Tuesday morning.According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to reports of a shooting in the area of Northwest 21st Avenue and Northwest 64th Street near Liberty City just b
Key takeaway According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to reports of a shooting in the area of Northwest 21st Avenue and Northwest 64th Street near Liberty City just before 1 a.
Why this matters in The Miami
The shooting of a 12-year-old girl in northwest Miami-Dade is a disturbing reminder of the gun violence that plagues many of the city's neighborhoods. Liberty City, where the incident occurred, has struggled with crime and safety issues for years. The fact that the girl was shot while sitting in a car with her siblings outside a home underscores the need for increased community engagement and support for initiatives that aim to reduce violence in these areas. Miami-Dade County has implemented various programs to address gun violence, but more needs to be done to protect residents, especially children. The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office and other law enforcement agencies must work closely with community leaders and residents to identify and address the root causes of this violence. As the investigation into this shooting continues, it is crucial that anyone with information comes forward to help bring the perpetrator to justice and prevent similar incidents from happening in the future.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 14, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
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What is this story about? An investigation is underway in northwest Miami-Dade after deputies said a 12-year-old girl was shot early Tuesday morning.According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to reports of a shooting in the area of Northwest 21st Avenue and Northwest 64th Street near Liberty City just b
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