While the little boy still fights for his life in the hospital, the Miami-Dade police are eager to find out some stronger leads that would help them to find out who is the suspect that molested and shot the 12-year old child.
Previous Reports
In their previous reports, the police stated that the incident took place between 2 a.m. and 3:30 am on Saturday in northwestern Miami.
Police claimed the suspect is described as a tall Hispanic man with long, curly hair. He appeared to be in his 30s or 40s, and he was driving a black 4-door sedan.
More Details On The Case
Police said:
"The subject forced the victim inside the vehicle and drove him to the area of NW 45 Street & NW 31st Avenue, where he sexually assaulted and shot the minor. The victim was then forced out of the vehicle and the subject fled."
News 10 reported that there was a witness. His name was Johnny and he claims how he heard the boy screaming.
The witness helped the boy walk to the Foodland Market at Northwest 47th Street and 37th Avenue, where they contacted 911.
Johnny told the reporters:
"I bring him to the store so they can call the police for him. He was conscience, then he fell on the sidewalk and said he had been shot."
Video Material
The security footage from a local gas station captured the crucial moment when the child collapsed. First responders rushed him to the Jackson Memorial Hospital's Ryder Trauma Center, where he remains in critical condition.
The police are encouraging anyone who knows something more or has some other information related to this case not to hesitate to contact the Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at (305) 471-8477 or CrimeStoppers at 305-471-8477.