Suspect at large after a 16-year-old was shot after an argument turned violent in southwest Miami-Dade, deputies say

A 16-year-old boy was airlifted to the hospital after an argument turned violent in southwest Miami-Dade, with the person who shot them still being sought Thursday evening. 

The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office said two people were inside a car when they got into a fight at approximately 6:26 p.m. in the 12000 block of Southwest 203rd Street. 

When the teenager stepped out, the suspect still inside the car opened fire multiple times. The victim was struck in the lower body. The suspect then fled by car. 

Rescue crews airlifted the boy to a hospital, but his condition is listed as "stable but critical." 

Deputies responded to a call about a possible shooting just before 6:30 p.m. Neighbors said they initially thought the sirens were coming from their televisions before stepping outside to find the street filled with law enforcement.

"I see 10 cop cars. I see one of my friends talking to the cops. It's kind of crazy on a regular Thursday night," said Frank Miranda, a neighbor.

Chopper 4 captured images of deputies surrounding a nearby home, but the sheriff's office said it could not connect that scene to the shooting.

MDSO spokesperson Daniel Castillo declined to discuss the relationship between the victim and the shooter.

"I'm not going to get into the relationships of those who were involved, but what I can tell you is this is an isolated incident, and there is no threat to public safety," Castillo said.

The sheriff's office is asking anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS.