Terrell Thomas was 17 when he was killed in a drive-by shooting on October 8, 2017. The shooting happened around 3:10 p.m. in the 2300 block of NW 140th Street in Opa-locka. Officers who responded found several shell casings on the roadway; the victim initially was not at the scene and was later found to have been taken to North Shore Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.

Miami-Dade Police Department homicide detectives have handled the investigation. No arrests have been announced and the shooter’s identity remains unknown. Police have offered a reward and urged anyone with information to come forward. The lack of a suspect has left the family and the community seeking justice.

If anyone saw activity in the area that afternoon or has information about the shooting, please contact investigators.