Investigation underway after teenager allegedly shot in neck in Opa-locka; condition unknown – WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports

OPA-LOCKA, FLA. (WSVN) – An investigation is underway in Opa-locka after a teenager was rushed to the hospital after being shot in the neck.

Opa-locka police and police from several agencies responded to the scene at 14000 NW 37th Ave. Monday afternoon.

7News' camera captured a police presence focused on an apartment building at Sharazad Boulevard and Ali Baba Avenue. A police helicopter was also involved in the investigation.

Police cars were seen heading south on 27th Avenue Northwest.

A witness in the area told 7News they heard five or six gunshots ring out in the area.

The witness described people walking past the liquor store along Ali Baba Avenue. He said he saw a man walking, then heard another man answer him.

That's when the witness heard gunshots.

“A guy came over there, stopped right there, yelled back, a guy came back over there and we heard 'bam, bam, bam' shots,” the witness said. “About five or six shots.”

Details remain limited as police continue to investigate the shooting.

The teenager's condition remains unknown.

Please check back with WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

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