Elderly Florida City Man Recovers After Stray Bullet Strikes Him Indoors

Victim's Ordeal

• 🎯 A 90-year-old man in Florida City is recovering after being struck by a stray bullet while inside his home.
• 💡 The victim, Raphael Cotto, was working on a crossword puzzle when a barrage of bullets erupted outside.
• 💥 Cotto described the strong impact as shots went through his storm shutter, bedroom window, and struck him in the forearm and shoulder.

Recovery and Impact

• 🏥 After four days at Jackson South Hospital, Cotto is back home, but faces a long road to recovery.
• ⚠️ A bullet remains lodged in his shoulder, significantly impacting his arm and hand mobility.
• 🙏 Cotto expressed gratitude for being alive and noted his four-year-old grandson was unharmed, having left the room moments before the shooting.

Ongoing Investigation

• 🔍 Investigators are actively seeking information to identify the person responsible for the shooting.
• 📞 Authorities urge anyone with information to contact Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS.