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Police Seek Info In Toddler’s 2017 Death, Reward Increased

Two-year-old Carnell Williams-Thomas was killed while playing outside in 2017, reports said. Police are seeking new leads in the case.

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Two-year-old Carnell Williams-Thomas was killed while playing outside in 2017, reports said. A reward for information in the case has increased.
Two-year-old Carnell Williams-Thomas was killed while playing outside in 2017, reports said. A reward for information in the case has increased. (Miami-Dade Police Department)

MIAMI, FL — Police are seeking information related to the shooting death of a toddler three years ago, Miami-Dade police said in a news release. The reward for information about the death of 2-year-old Carnell Williams-Thomas on Dec. 15, 2017 in the area of SW 214th Street and SW 114th Street has increased to $37,000.

Carnell was playing with his new scooter in front of his Arthur Mays Villa home when he was killed by a stray bullet, the Miami Herald reported.

Two-year-old Carnell Williams-Thomas was killed while playing outside in 2017, reports said. (Miami-Dade Police Department)

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact homicide detective M. Parmenter at 305-471-2400. An anonymous tip can be left through Crime Stoppers by calling 305-471-TIPS (8477) or visiting www.crimestoppersmiami.com.

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