Teen armed with gun shot by deputy after confrontation in southwest Miami-Dade, sheriff's office says

A confrontation between deputies and a group of four teens in a Goulds neighborhood in southwest Miami-Dade ended in a shooting that left a 15-year-old boy injured on Thursday, authorities said.

The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office said the incident began with a 911 call around 3:30 p.m. reporting a gun threat at a park near southwest 113th Avenue and 216th Street.

Assistant Sheriff Fernand Charles Jr. said deputies canvassed the area after issuing a "be on the lookout" alert and located several individuals matching the description.

"A confrontation ensued. As a result, one of our deputies discharged his service weapon, striking the subject," Charles said.

Authorities said the bullet grazed the 15-year-old boy's ankle. Deputies also reported recovering a gun equipped with an extended magazine at the scene.

Teen's family questions MDSO account of incident

Family members of the teen, however, questioned the sheriff's office account as they gathered throughout the evening, saying they want answers about what led to the shooting.

"I want to know why they come in unknown cars, jump out and went to shooting?" said Asia Spann, the boy's aunt.

Spann said she does not believe the teens were armed or fired at deputies.

"I don't know nothing about no firearms or whatever. They didn't shoot no firearms. They didn't shoot at the police to my understanding. But why did they jump out in unknown cars and start shooting?" she said.

Another relative, Darryl Collins, also expressed disbelief at deputies' claims.

"They said he had a pistol, but I don't believe it because it's unbelievable. And then my grandson? No, he don't get in no problems with nobody," Collins said.

CBS News Miami asked Charles to respond to the family's concerns.

"At the end of the day, we need to make sure we're mindful of what our children are doing day in and day out," he said. "Because it is 3:30 in the afternoon and a 15-year-old is walking around with a firearm, which is not legal or acceptable by any means."

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement will lead the investigation into the shooting.