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 charged 17-year-old Jencarlos Gamez as an adult with five felonies, including two counts of attempted murder, following a shooting at The Berry Farms and two separate armed robberies in public restrooms. Gamez is currently being held at the Metrowest Detention Center awaiting court proceedings.
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The case marks a shift in legal status for a juvenile defendant, moving the prosecution from the juvenile system to the adult criminal justice system for multiple violent charges.
Key Facts
- Jencarlos Gamez faces five felony charges as an adult, including two counts of attempted murder.
- The defendant is accused of participating in armed robberies at a McDonald's on December 13, 2025, and Eureka Park on July 8.
- The shooting incident at The Berry Farms occurred on July 19 at approximately 11:30 p.m.
- Video evidence reportedly shows Gamez pointing a firearm at victims before being struck, falling, and subsequently firing a shot.
- Additional charges include armed robbery, aggravated battery, discharging a firearm in public, and possession of a firearm by a minor.
- Gamez was initially detained on July 21 and transferred to the Metrowest Detention Center on the night of July 22.
Who's Mentioned
organizationMiami-Dade Sheriff's Office“Law enforcement agency investigating the incidents”location13720 SW 216th St.“Address of The Berry Farms”personJencarlos Gamez“17-year-old defendant charged as an adult”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 shooting incident on July 19”locationMetrowest Detention Center“Facility where the defendant is currently held”