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A teenager woke from a peaceful sleep to a real nightmare early Wednesday morning after being injured by a stray bullet while sleeping in her bed in a condominium in the northwest part of Miami-Dade.
The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office (MDSO) confirmed that Yaramsi Robaina, 17 years old, sustained scratches on her lower limbs during a shooting that occurred at approximately 3:15 a.m. at the Fairway View apartment complex, located at Northwest 69th Avenue and 173rd Drive.
Personnel from the Miami-Dade Fire and Rescue Department provided medical attention to the teenager on-site.
A report from the television channel Local 10 News showcased images of the scene, where a large hole in the glass of the bedroom window caused by the gunfire can be seen.
According to the reporter, the mother of the teenager was too distressed to speak in front of the camera and had tears in her eyes over what had happened to her daughter.
Worried about the events of this morning, a resident in the neighborhood stated: “I have been living here for three years, but I have never seen anything like this in this area, because Country Club is a good neighborhood; it's a safe area.”
Another neighbor expressed a similar concern: "Imagine being at rest and, suddenly, having an accident like that with a stray bullet. Thank God the shot only injured the young woman's leg and it wasn't anything serious."
The General Investigations Unit (GIU) of the MDSO Northwest is responsible for the investigation of the incident.
So far, no further details about the shooting have been disclosed. The police asked anyone with information about the incident to call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-8477.
In a tragic incident during the New Year's celebration, a 10-year-old girl died in Miami from a stray bullet that struck her while she was celebrating with her family.
More recently, on the night of July 4th, a woman was injured by a gunshot while walking home in Little Havana.
Frequently Asked Questions about Incidents Involving Stray Bullets and Gun Violence in Miami
How did the incident occur in which a teenage girl was injured by a stray bullet in Miami?
A teenager was injured by a stray bullet while sleeping in her bed in a condominium in northwest Miami-Dade. The shooting occurred in the early hours of the morning and caused a large hole in the window of her room.
What measures are the authorities taking to investigate these incidents of stray bullets in Miami?
The General Investigations Unit of the MDSO Northwest is in charge of the investigation of the incident. The police have requested citizen cooperation to obtain information that may clarify the case, urging to call Crime Stoppers of Miami-Dade.
Are there other recent cases of armed violence in Miami?
Yes, there have recently been other similar incidents, such as the case of a 10-year-old girl who died from a stray bullet during New Year's celebrations and a woman who was injured on July 4th in Little Havana. These events reflect a growing concern about gun violence in the area.
What is the security perception of the residents in the area where the teenager was shot?
Residents in the area, including a neighbor from the neighborhood, describe the Country Club area as a generally safe zone, and expressed their surprise and concern over the incident, noting that events like this are uncommon in the locality.
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