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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 12, 2026Miami-Dade

Miami-Dade prosecutors charge 17-year-old as adult for attempted murder and armed robberies

Prosecutors have filed five adult felony charges against 17-year-old Jencarlos Gamez, including two counts of attempted murder, following a series of armed robberies and a shooting incident at The Berry Farms. Gamez is currently being held at the Metrowest Detention Center while awaiting court proceedings.

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Why It Matters

The case marks a shift in legal status for the defendant, who is now facing adult criminal charges for incidents involving public safety, including armed robberies at a McDonald's and a park, and a shooting at a local farmstand.

Key Facts

  • Jencarlos Gamez is charged with five adult felonies, including two counts of attempted murder.
  • Additional charges include armed robbery and aggravated battery.
  • Misdemeanor charges include discharging a firearm in public and minor in possession of a firearm.
  • The shooting incident occurred at The Berry Farms (13720 SW 216th St.) on July 19 at approximately 11:30 p.m.
  • The defendant is accused of participating in armed robberies at a McDonald's (12185 SW 26th St.) on Dec. 13, 2025, and Eureka Park (18320 SW 119th Ave.) on July 8.
  • Arrest reports allege victims were lured into bathrooms during the robberies.
  • Video evidence reportedly shows the defendant pointing a firearm at victims before a gunshot was heard.
  • The defendant was initially arrested on July 21 and booked into the Metrowest Detention Center on Tuesday evening.

Who's Mentioned

location13720 SW 216th St.“Address of The Berry Farms”organizationMiami-Dade Sheriff’s Office“Law enforcement agency investigating the incidents”personJencarlos Gamez“17-year-old defendant facing adult felony charges”location12185 SW 26th St.“Address of the McDonald's robbery”location18320 SW 119th Ave.“Address of the Eureka Park robbery”locationThe Berry Farms“Site of the July 19 shooting incident”locationMetrowest Detention Center“Facility where the defendant is being held”