Miami Gardens mom charged after 2-year-old son shoots himself
A 33-year-old mother is facing criminal charges after her 2-year-old son accidentally shot himself in the leg with a handgun retrieved from her purse, Miami Gardens police said.
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A 33-year-old mother is facing criminal charges after her 2-year-old son accidentally shot himself in the leg with a handgun retrieved from her purse, Miami Gardens police said.
Neighbors described hearing a single gunshot and then a woman screaming.
A young boy was rushed to the hospital after he shot himself with his mother's gun early Wednesday morning at a Miami Gardens apartment complex, police said.
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Police said the two men in the sketches, along with a third man, attempted to kidnap a boy last month.
Peter D'Oench reports Miami Gardens police have asked for the public's help in identifying three men who they say attempted to kidnap a boy in June.
The two men in the sketches, along with a third man, attempted to kidnap a boy on June 8 in the area of 13 Avenue and NW 208 Street, according to investigators.
It happened in the eastbound lanes of State Road 826 near 47th Avenue.
According to the arrest documents, he allegedly spread harmful rumors about their sexual relationship that impacted her personal and professional life.
One person was sent to the hospital for smoke inhalation.
Nikiya Carerra said the family who lives there was able to escape, one person was taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation.
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The shooting happened in the parking in front of the lounge at U.S. 441 and NW 215 Street.
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According to FHP, the man had an active warrant and had previously fled from Hillsborough County deputies before the incident.
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