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Girl shot while sitting in car with siblings in northwest Miami-Dade, deputies say
By CBS Miami 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 while she was sitting in a car with her siblings in front of a home early Tuesday morning. CBS News Miami's Morgan Rynor has the new details.
Key takeaway CBS News Miami's Morgan Rynor has the new details.
Why this matters in The Miami
The shooting of a 12-year-old girl in northwest Miami-Dade is a disturbing incident that raises concerns about public safety in the area. As the investigation unfolds, it will be crucial to determine whether this was an isolated incident or part of a larger pattern of violence in the community. Miami-Dade County has faced challenges related to gun violence in the past, and this incident may prompt renewed calls for community-led initiatives and law enforcement strategies to address the issue. The fact that the girl was shot while sitting in a car with her siblings in front of a home suggests that innocent bystanders, including children, can be vulnerable to violence in their own neighborhoods. As the community waits for more information, residents of northwest Miami-Dade will likely be looking to local authorities for reassurance that they are taking steps to prevent such incidents in the future.
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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 while she was sitting in a car with her siblings in front of a home early Tuesday morning. CBS News Miami's Morgan Rynor has the new details.
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