Three-Year-Old Boy Shot And Killed During His Birthday Party

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A Miami boy who was celebrating his third birthday with friends and family was fatally shot during his birthday party.

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Elijah LaFrance was shot during the party around 8:05 p.m. Saturday on North Miami Ave and NE 158 Street and he was transported to a nearby hospital where he later died. Another victim was injured during the shooting but she was listed in stable condition as reported by MSN. Detectives said the shooting took place at an AirBnB where his family booked the rental for his birthday party and an altercation occurred outside which led to the shooting.

Miami-Dade Police said a suspect has yet to be found but Police Director Alfredo Ramirez said they will be held accountable once they are arrested.

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