2 Teens Arrested in SW Miami-Dade Shooting of 15-Year-Old

The suspects, ages 16 and 17, face charges including attempted second-degree murder and aggravated assault with a firearm.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Two teenagers, ages 16 and 17, have been arrested in connection with a drive-by shooting in Southwest Miami-Dade that left a 15-year-old boy injured. The suspects, Adrian Negron and Camilo Buritica, are accused of opening fire on the victim, Eydam Ramos, and his friend Cristhian Gonzalez as they were walking. Ramos was shot in the left ankle and right shoulder and was taken to the hospital in stable condition.

Why it matters

Gun violence involving minors is an ongoing concern in the Miami-Dade area, with the county seeing a rise in youth-related shootings in recent years. This incident highlights the need for continued efforts to address the root causes of youth crime and improve community safety.

The details

According to the arrest report, Negron was the one who shot Ramos, while Buritica was the driver of the car. The front passenger, believed to be Negron, can be seen extending his arm out of the window and firing multiple shots at the victims "without any regard for their lives." The car then sped off, leaving Ramos and Gonzalez to run to a safe area and call 911.

  • The shooting occurred on Wednesday evening in the area of Southwest 76th Street and 152nd Avenue.
  • Negron was arrested on Thursday at a townhouse in the Kendall Square neighborhood.

The players

Adrian Negron

A 16-year-old suspect who is accused of being the shooter in the drive-by incident.

Camilo Buritica

A 17-year-old suspect who is accused of being the driver of the car involved in the drive-by shooting.

Eydam Ramos

The 15-year-old victim who was shot in the left ankle and right shoulder during the incident.

Cristhian Gonzalez

The 16-year-old friend of Eydam Ramos who was walking with him when the shooting occurred.

Samantha Choon

A Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office detective who provided details about the case.

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What they’re saying

“One of the boys was shot. His friend helped him get to a safe area. Where they called 911 for help.”

— Samantha Choon, Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office Detective (wsvn.com)

What’s next

Negron is expected to appear in juvenile court on Friday. The investigation into the motive for the shooting is ongoing.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the ongoing challenge of gun violence involving minors in the Miami-Dade area, and the need for continued efforts to address the root causes and improve community safety.