The unexpected occurrence of gunfire in Miami Gardens shook society. A shooting took place at a strip club in Miami Gardens on Wednesday morning, resulting in one fatality and three others injured. In the past few weeks, there has been a series of shootings in this area.
Moments before 9:15 p.m., Miami-Dade police received a ShotSpotter alarm for the intersection of SW 252 Street and SW 128 Place, as per police reports. Here, we will delve into the individuals responsible and the impact it has had on people.
Who is Responsible for the Gunfire in Miami Gardens?
Three individuals lost their lives, and 20 others sustained injuries during a shooting in May at a banquet venue in South Florida. Late on Thursday, 22-year-old Davonta Barnes, the individual responsible, was apprehended by the Miami Gardens police.
He is facing three charges of first-degree murder and twenty counts of attempted murder. According to jail records, he is currently being held without bond at the Miami-Dade County Jail. This case in not closed yet and further arrests related to this case are yet to be made.
Barnes has been identified by Miami-Dade police as a person of interest in the May 30 shooting at the El Mula banquet venue in Miami Gardens. No additional arrests have been made in connection with this incident.
Attendees at the banquet hall had gathered to enjoy a rap performance when gunshots erupted. Surveillance footage outside the venue showed some people fleeing while others collapsed with apparent injuries.
What Transpired in Miami Gardens: Names of the Injured Individuals?
On that day, three individuals lost their lives: Desmond Owens, 26, Clayton Dillard III, 26, and Shankquia Lechelle Peterson, 32.
According to the police, three individuals wearing ski masks got out of a stolen SUV and began shooting. The SUV was later found in a nearby canal. At the time, it was speculated that a long-standing rivalry between two gangs may have contributed to the shooting.
The shooting was among several that occurred in May and June, prompting the launch of “Operation Summer Heat,” an initiative aimed at reducing gun violence in the Miami area.
One man was left paralyzed, a rapper was arrested after a shooting and car chase near a casino in Miami, and another man was shot and wounded outside a restaurant in South Beach.
There has been no information regarding whether Barnes has retained legal representation.
The How and Why?
Authorities reported that an employee at a Chili’s restaurant in Miami Gardens was shot and killed on Monday afternoon. The incident started as a workplace altercation and escalated into gun violence.
The victim, 36-year-old Lester Reid, was shot by 31-year-old Arturo Exum inside the eatery at 19801 N.W. 2 Ave., according to the Miami Gardens Police Department. Reid, hailing from Guyana, has been residing in the United States for some time.
According to reports, the victim and another employee got into a dispute. It is said that the other employee called her boyfriend, Exum, who then entered the establishment and started shooting, resulting in Reid’s death.
A witness, Alex Escalda, recounted, “He shot him twice and left.” After exiting the establishment, she drove away in a green Mustang. However, I witnessed a green Mustang speeding off. Reid was taken to Aventura Hospital by paramedics, but he was pronounced dead there.
According to witnesses, the victim could have been a cook. A nearby worker commented, “It’s unsettling because everyone’s here working.” “This is a bustling commercial plaza,” remarked someone else.
Several witnesses informed 7News that they saw the victim covered in blood as he was placed on a stretcher and into an ambulance.
“It was highly distressing. It was intense,” acknowledged Escalda. The restaurant remained closed on Monday evening. Stay connected with us for updates on this matter.
