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Brevard County Sheriff’s Agents Investigating After 11-Year-Old Boy Shot in Mims

By  //  January 25, 2026

Deputies Say Child Was Not Intended Target in Mims Gunfire Incident

An 11-year-old boy was injured in a shooting Friday afternoon in Mims, and investigators believe he was struck by a bullet that was not intended for him, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.

BREVARD COUNTY • MIMS, FLORIDA — An 11-year-old boy was injured in a shooting Friday afternoon in Mims, and investigators believe he was struck by a bullet that was not intended for him, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.

Sheriff’s officials said the shooting occurred around 4 p.m. in the Mims area.

Preliminary information indicates the child was more than likely hit by a round that was intended for persons he was with, suggesting he may have been a bystander when gunfire erupted, according to law enforcement.

Emergency responders were called to the scene, and the boy was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Deputies later responded to the hospital to gather additional information as part of the investigation.

An 11-year-old boy was injured in a shooting Friday afternoon in Mims, and investigators believe he was struck by a bullet that was not intended for him, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff’s officials said the shooting occurred around 4 p.m. in the Mims area.

Authorities said the child’s injuries are considered non-life-threatening, though the extent of those injuries has not been released.

Details surrounding what led up to the shooting, where it occurred, and whether any suspects have been identified remain unclear. Investigators have not said how many shots were fired, what type of weapon was used, or what prompted the incident.

The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office said the investigation is ongoing and that more information will be released as it becomes available.

Anyone with information related to the shooting is encouraged to contact the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office or Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS (8477). Tips can be provided anonymously.