Florida City, Florida – An 18-year-old man has been taken into custody in connection with the tragic shooting of a 15-year-old boy in Florida City on a Saturday morning. Jeron Smith is now facing second-degree murder charges in the death of Damarion Bailey, 15.
Authorities in Florida City responded to the scene near northwest 13th Street and fifth Avenue around 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, where they discovered Bailey suffering from gunshot wounds. Tragically, he succumbed to his injuries at the scene, according to Miami-Dade Police.
The events leading up to the shooting remain unclear, as the alleged shooter fled before law enforcement arrived. Subsequently, the suspected gunman, identified as Jeron Smith, was apprehended and is scheduled to appear before a judge in bond court on Sunday.
The mugshot of Jeron Smith, 18, accused in the shooting death of Damarion Bailey, 15, has been released to the public.
Details surrounding the case are still unfolding, and updates are expected as the investigation progresses. Stay tuned for further developments on this story.