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5-year-old girl dead after shooting in Florida City; victim’s grandmother speaks out
By Rubén Rosario at WSVN 7 News
· June 10, 2026
· 2 min read
Authorities are investigating an overnight shooting in a Florida City neighborhood that left a 5-year-old girl dead and left loved ones devastated. Cameras captured the moment when Miami -Dade Fire Rescue crews wheeled Ja’nova Parks into HCA Florida Kendall Hospital, early Wednesday morning. Sadly, s
Key takeaway Florida City Police units responded to the scene of the shooting at the home of the victim’s mother near Northwest 14th Street and First Court, at around 2 a.
Why this matters in The Miami
The tragic shooting of 5-year-old Ja'nova Parks in Florida City raises concerns about gun safety and violence in Miami-Dade County's residential neighborhoods. As the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office investigates the circumstances surrounding the shooting, residents are left to wonder how such a devastating incident could occur in a home. The fact that three adults were present at the time of the shooting, including the victim's mother, and that a 4-year-old brother was also in the home, underscores the need for authorities to thoroughly examine the events leading up to the tragedy. For a community still reeling from the loss, the investigation's findings will be crucial in providing some sense of closure and understanding. As the case unfolds, it will be important to watch how local law enforcement and community leaders respond to address gun violence and ensure the safety of Miami-Dade's residents, particularly its children.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 10, 2026 ·
Source: WSVN 7 News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Authorities are investigating an overnight shooting in a Florida City neighborhood that left a 5-year-old girl dead and left loved ones devastated. Cameras captured the moment when Miami-Dade Fire Rescue crews wheeled Ja’nova Parks into HCA Florida Kendall Hospital, early Wednesday morning. Sadly, s
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