NewsWPLG Local 10 – Local NewsAugust 12, 2026Miami-Dade
Miami-Dade prosecutors charge 17-year-old as an adult for attempted murder and armed robberies
A 17-year-old male is facing five felony charges in adult court following incidents involving armed robberies in bathrooms and a shooting at a Redland farmstand. The charges include two counts of attempted murder.
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The decision to charge a minor as an adult subjects the individual to the adult criminal justice system and potential sentencing guidelines rather than juvenile detention.
Key Facts
- A 17-year-old male is charged with five felonies in adult court.
- The charges include two counts of attempted murder.
- The charges stem from two armed robberies occurring in bathrooms.
- The charges include a shots-fired incident at a farmstand in the Redland area.
- The case is being handled by the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office.
Who's Mentioned
location13720 SW 216th St.“Address of The Berry Farms”organizationMDSO“Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office, the agency responsible for the charges.”organizationMiami-Dade Sheriff’s Office“Law enforcement agency investigating the incidents”personJencarlos Gamez“17-year-old defendant facing adult charges”locationBerry Farms“Site of the alleged attempted murders.”location12185 SW 26th St.“Address of the McDonald's robbery”locationMiami-Dade County“Jurisdiction where the crimes occurred and charges were filed.”location18320 SW 119th Ave.“Address of the Eureka Park robbery”locationRedland“Area where the farmstand incident occurred.”locationThe Berry Farms“Site of the July 19 shooting incident”locationMetrowest Detention Center“Facility where the defendant is being held”