Aunt Mourns Nephew Killed in Little Haiti Festival Shooting

Three people were shot, including two of the aunt's nephews, at the Taste of Miami Karnival in Little Haiti.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 11:04pm

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In an emotional interview, the aunt of two victims in a triple shooting at the Taste of Miami Karnival in Little Haiti identified her 23-year-old nephew Kitchner Cyrille as one of the people killed. The aunt, Chrislyne Brumaire-Florence, described her nephew as someone who was always there to help family and friends, and said the family is devastated by the loss. Police are still searching for the shooter and have a person of interest, but the motive remains unclear.

Why it matters

The shooting at a community festival in Little Haiti has left a family grieving and the neighborhood shaken, raising concerns about public safety at local events. The aunt's pleas for a resolution to the case highlight the trauma experienced by victims' families when gun violence strikes close to home.

The details

According to the aunt, three people were shot, including her two nephews - Kitchner Cyrille, 23, and another man in his early 20s who was also a cousin. The shooting occurred just before 11:30 pm on Sunday at the Taste of Miami Karnival in the Little Haiti neighborhood of Miami. Police say the motive is unclear and it's unknown if the victims were targeted or if the shooting was random. The aunt described her nephew Cyrille as someone who was always there to help family and friends, and said the family is devastated by his death at a community event they had attended together.

  • The shooting occurred just before 11:30 pm on Sunday, April 13, 2026 at the Taste of Miami Karnival in Little Haiti, Miami.
  • Cyrille had graduated from Miami Edison Sr. High School and was attending junior college, where he loved track.

The players

Chrislyne Brumaire-Florence

The aunt of the two male victims, who identified her 23-year-old nephew Kitchner Cyrille as one of the people killed in the shooting.

Kitchner Cyrille

The 23-year-old nephew of Chrislyne Brumaire-Florence who was killed in the shooting at the Taste of Miami Karnival in Little Haiti.

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What they’re saying

“He was the cousin who came out when anyone needed him. If you are asking for help, that is Kitch. If you needed help with little kids, that was him”

— Chrislyne Brumaire-Florence, Aunt of victims

“It is leaving a hole. We are still in a nightmare. I want this to end. This cannot be a logical ending for an event meant to be fun. There is no explanation.”

— Chrislyne Brumaire-Florence, Aunt of victims

“This can not happen again. There is no reason for any family to have such a gaping hole in their heart.”

— Chrislyne Brumaire-Florence, Aunt of victims

What’s next

Police say they are looking for one shooter and have a person of interest, but are not releasing a description at this time. They are offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest.

The takeaway

This tragic shooting at a community festival in Little Haiti has left a family devastated and the neighborhood shaken, highlighting the ongoing challenge of gun violence and the need for improved public safety measures at local events.