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Miami Child Killed In Drive-By While Playing Outside

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MIAMI (CBSMiami) -- It was another case of senseless gun violence in a city that's become all too numb with this kind of story.

On Saturday afternoon, Miami-Dade Police said 6-year-old King Carter was shot and killed as a car drove by and opened fire while they boy was tossing around a football.

Swarms of police and helicopters searched the area at 1215 N.W. 103 Lane.

The victim's family tell CBS4's Donna Rapado that the child's parents worked hard for him to do well in school and keep him involved in sports.

"Innocent people losing their life over stupidity and it needs to stop, man. I don't understand how all these kids are getting a hold of these weapons and they don't even know how to shoot. Shooting at people and it just needs to stop," said a bystander.

Residents and authorities alike agree it's time to stop the violence.

"Clearly he's not the target. He just happened to be an innocent bystander. Outside playing, doing what kids do. On a weekend. And that's a shameful thing," said Miami-Dade Police Director Juan Perez. "I'm angry. Our officers are angry. The community behind me's angry. So hopefully they're angry enough that they can provide some information that'll lead to the arrest of the individuals."

Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Giminez is offering up his own money to help catch them, making the total $25,000.

Outside Jackson Memorial Hospital, family and friends gathered hand-in-hand for prayer and a vigil.

Police said they're looking for three black men in a black sedan.

Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at (305) 471-TIPS. As always, you can stay anonymous.

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