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Miami-Dade Sheriff Issues Zero-Tolerance Warning on New Year’s Eve Celebratory Gunfire

The sheriff cites last year’s killing of 10-year-old Yaneliz Munguia to stress the danger of falling bullets, urging immediate 911 reports.

Overview

  • Deputies will conduct high-visibility patrols during New Year’s festivities to deter illegal gunfire.
  • The agency will use gunfire-detection and tracking technology to locate shooters for rapid response.
  • Discharging a weapon in public is a crime in Miami-Dade County, with penalties that can include fines or jail time.
  • Detectives have not identified the shooter who killed Yaneliz Munguia during the 2024 celebration, and investigators continue to seek tips.
  • Officials warn that bullets fired into the air can travel up to three miles and may cross city or county lines before falling.