Suspect identified in shooting of teen after argument in southwest Miami-Dade, deputies say
An arrest has been made after a 16-year-old boy was shot during an argument in southwest Miami-Dade on Thursday night, and deputies said a second victim in the shooting has also been located.
CBS News Miami learned that the second victim, a male, was not injured. 18-year-old Misael Aguilar Santurio was identified as the suspect by MDSO.
According to an arrest report, Aguilar Santurio has been charged with attempted second-degree murder with a deadly weapon and aggravated assault with a firearm. The victim suffered a gunshot wound to the stomach and was taken to the hospital in critical but stable condition.
Surveillance cameras from the home of Cecilia Richardson captured the police activity outside her home on Thursday evening near Southwest 203rd Street and 129th Avenue.
In the video, you can hear police sirens as deputies rushed to the neighborhood and then can see a black truck speeding away.
Investigators reported that the suspect and the victim were sitting in a black truck with two other witnesses when one witness heard a loud bang and saw the victim get out of the vehicle, saying, "I have been shot." Witnesses were familiar with the suspect.
Neighbors described hearing the gunfire.
"We just saw the cars driving by or speeding through the neighborhood, then police officers within a few minutes," Richardson said. "So, it all happened very quickly. We did hear two gunshots."
"I heard what sounded like gunshots. It sounded like pop, pop, pop," Gonzalez said. "It is something that rarely happens here in this neighborhood. It's disturbing because I have young ones as well."
Authorities stated that the suspect's adoptive father contacted police to turn in his son, and deputies recovered the weapon used in the incident. The report noted that the suspect provided investigators with a self-serving statement.
Commenting on the arrest, Gonzalez said, "I am glad. I am glad. It keeps him away from here."
Investigators said the incident took place about 6:30 p.m., and deputies said the second teenager who tried to stop the fight was shot at.
He was not injured.
"It's scary," Richardson said. "It's nothing that's ever happened here, and it kind of hit home because I have a 14-year-old. So, it was just very shocking to hear.
The Sheriff's Office stated that the motive for the shooting remains unclear.