Shooting Near Second Avenue in Miami Leaves Two Injured, Disrupts Businesses

Police are investigating the motive behind the early morning incident that forced nearby businesses to remain closed.

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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Two men were shot around 12:40 a.m. near Second Avenue and 60th Street in Miami, disrupting neighbors and forcing several businesses to remain closed as crime scene investigators processed evidence. Police have not released the names of the victims or the motive for the shooting.

Why it matters

The shooting is a setback for efforts to revitalize the Little Haiti neighborhood and make it an attractive place to live and work. Incidents like this can deter businesses from moving into the area and discourage residents from returning.

The details

According to witnesses, the gunfire started around 12:40 a.m., with people scrambling for cover. One neighbor said she saw a man on the ground and someone calling for help. The shooting forced the closure of Second Avenue from 59th to 61st Street, preventing a local chef from entering his building to prepare meals for addiction treatment centers, resulting in 90 people missing their breakfast that day.

  • The shooting occurred around 12:40 a.m. on March 8, 2026.

The players

Christopher Bedard

A local chef who was unable to enter his building to prepare meals for addiction treatment centers due to the crime scene.

Ashley Toussaint

A member of the Little Haiti Revitalization Trust, who said the shooting is a setback for efforts to make the neighborhood an attractive place to live and work.

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What they’re saying

“I saw people trying to go toward... there was a man on the ground and someone on the phone, apparently calling for help.”

— Unidentified neighbor (cbsnews.com)

“I was scared to go outside. There were a lot of people in the street, and it was frightening because I knew what that was.”

— Eddy Hagan (cbsnews.com)

“A cop told me, 'Nope, you can't work today.'”

— Christopher Bedard, Local chef (cbsnews.com)

“We want businesses to come to Little Haiti. We want people to return. So when shootings like this happen, it's a black eye for the community.”

— Ashley Toussaint, Member of the Little Haiti Revitalization Trust (cbsnews.com)

What’s next

Miami police have not released the names of the victims or the motive for the shooting, and are still investigating the incident.

The takeaway

This shooting highlights the ongoing challenges faced by the Little Haiti neighborhood in Miami, as efforts to revitalize the area and attract businesses and residents are disrupted by acts of violence. The community will need to work closely with local law enforcement to address the root causes of crime and create a safer, more inviting environment for all.