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NewsWPLG Local 10 – EspañolAugust 14, 2026Miami-Dade

North Miami police classify shooting of resident as accidental

A 38-year-old North Miami woman was struck by a stray bullet while in her bedroom after her neighbor accidentally discharged a firearm while cleaning it. The bullet traveled through a wall and a bedpost before striking the victim, who underwent surgery to remove the projectile.

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Why It Matters

The incident highlights a local public safety event involving an accidental firearm discharge that resulted in injury and subsequent medical intervention for a resident.

Key Facts

  • A 38-year-old woman was struck by a bullet while sitting in her bedroom.
  • The bullet originated from a neighbor's home while the neighbor was cleaning rust off a firearm.
  • The bullet penetrated a wall and a metal bedpost before striking the victim's leg.
  • The victim underwent surgery on Tuesday to remove the bullet.
  • North Miami police classified the event as an accidental shooting.
  • No criminal charges were filed against the neighbor.

Who's Mentioned

personAngeline Jean Elliott“The victim of the accidental shooting.”other38“Age of the victim.”locationNorth Miami“The city where the incident occurred.”