Topline: Miami-Dade Police are urging the public to come forward with any information regarding the shooter or the events surrounding the incident.
Published: January 2, 2025 12:54 pm ET
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Yaneliz Munguia (via Miami-Dade Police)
Police say a 10-year-old girl was struck by a stray bullet from celebratory gunfire on New Year’s Day.
According to Miami-Dade Police, the incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. near Northwest 27th Avenue and Northwest 21st Street in Miami, Florida.
Police say Yaneliz Munguia had just celebrated her 10th birthday after Christmas, was spending time outside with her family on Northwest 21st Terrace near 27th Avenue. As they were enjoying legal fireworks to mark the New Year, her parents suddenly noticed her collapse.
Upon inspecting her, they discovered she had suffered a gunshot wound to her head, police said.
According to WPLG, Yaneliz’s parents immediately placed her in their car and began driving in search of the nearest hospital. During their drive, they called 911 for assistance and ended up near Palm Avenue and West Third Street in Hialeah. Hialeah Fire Rescue responded to the location and rushed Yaneliz to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center, but despite their best efforts, she passed away.
Miami-Dade Police are urging the public to come forward with any information regarding the shooter or the events surrounding the incident.
“This heartbreaking tragedy serves as a devastating reminder that what goes up must come down. Bullets fired into the air can take innocent lives,” said a Miami-Dade Police spokesperson.
Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers at (305) 471-8477 or by dialing **TIPS.
Family members of Yaneliz have set up a GoFundMe page to assist with funeral expenses. Contributions can be made by visiting the fundraising page here.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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Police say a 10-year-old girl was struck by a stray bullet from celebratory gunfire on New Year’s Day.
According to Miami-Dade Police, the incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. near Northwest 27th Avenue and Northwest 21st Street in Miami, Florida.
Police say Yaneliz Munguia had just celebrated her 10th birthday after Christmas, was spending time outside with her family on Northwest 21st Terrace near 27th Avenue. As they were enjoying legal fireworks to mark the New Year, her parents suddenly noticed her collapse.
Upon inspecting her, they discovered she had suffered a gunshot wound to her head, police said.
According to WPLG, Yaneliz’s parents immediately placed her in their car and began driving in search of the nearest hospital. During their drive, they called 911 for assistance and ended up near Palm Avenue and West Third Street in Hialeah. Hialeah Fire Rescue responded to the location and rushed Yaneliz to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center, but despite their best efforts, she passed away.
Miami-Dade Police are urging the public to come forward with any information regarding the shooter or the events surrounding the incident.
“This heartbreaking tragedy serves as a devastating reminder that what goes up must come down. Bullets fired into the air can take innocent lives,” said a Miami-Dade Police spokesperson.
Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers at (305) 471-8477 or by dialing **TIPS.
Family members of Yaneliz have set up a GoFundMe page to assist with funeral expenses. Contributions can be made by visiting the fundraising page here.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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Published: January 2, 2025 12:54 pm ET
Yaneliz Munguia (via Miami-Dade Police)
Police say a 10-year-old girl was struck by a stray bullet from celebratory gunfire on New Year’s Day.
According to Miami-Dade Police, the incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. near Northwest 27th Avenue and Northwest 21st Street in Miami, Florida.
Police say Yaneliz Munguia had just celebrated her 10th birthday after Christmas, was spending time outside with her family on Northwest 21st Terrace near 27th Avenue. As they were enjoying legal fireworks to mark the New Year, her parents suddenly noticed her collapse.
Upon inspecting her, they discovered she had suffered a gunshot wound to her head, police said.
According to WPLG, Yaneliz’s parents immediately placed her in their car and began driving in search of the nearest hospital. During their drive, they called 911 for assistance and ended up near Palm Avenue and West Third Street in Hialeah. Hialeah Fire Rescue responded to the location and rushed Yaneliz to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center, but despite their best efforts, she passed away.
Miami-Dade Police are urging the public to come forward with any information regarding the shooter or the events surrounding the incident.
“This heartbreaking tragedy serves as a devastating reminder that what goes up must come down. Bullets fired into the air can take innocent lives,” said a Miami-Dade Police spokesperson.
Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers at (305) 471-8477 or by dialing **TIPS.
Family members of Yaneliz have set up a GoFundMe page to assist with funeral expenses. Contributions can be made by visiting the fundraising page here.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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