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The Miami-Dade Police Department is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for tips leading to the arrests of those responsible for firing the bullets.
MIAMI — A 10-year-old girl was killed after a bullet fired in celebration of New Year’s Day fell on her in Miami.
In a Facebook post, officers with the Miami-Dade Police Department said Yuneliz Munguia was hit and killed by stray bullets around 12:04 a.m. in the area of Northwest 27 Avenue and Northwest 21 Street.
Now, officers are offering a reward of up to $5,000 for tips leading to the arrest of the person or group responsible for the celebratory gunfire.
“This heartbreaking incident serves as a devastating reminder that what goes up must come down,” officers stated in the post. “Bullets fired into the air can take innocent lives.”
Anyone with information on the incident can call Miami-Dade & The Florida Keys Crime Stoppers at 305-471-8477. You can also submit a tip online.
