Three Injured in Miami-Dade Shooting

Police continue investigation into incident that left two men in critical condition

Apr. 20, 2026 at 1:23am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a single spent bullet casing on a dark, textured surface, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, conceptually representing the aftermath of a shooting incident.A spent bullet casing left behind at the scene of a recent shooting in Miami-Dade serves as a somber reminder of the ongoing gun violence plaguing the region.Today in Miami

Authorities are investigating a shooting in Miami-Dade that left three men injured, two of them critically, on Thursday afternoon. Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office deputies responded to reports of shots fired and found the three victims suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. The injured individuals were identified as Egbert Forges, 26, Germaine Byrd, 27, and Earl Baldwin, 25. All three remain hospitalized as detectives continue to gather information about the incident.

Why it matters

Gun violence remains a major public safety concern in the Miami-Dade area, with the region experiencing a rise in shooting incidents in recent years. This latest event highlights the ongoing need for law enforcement to address the root causes of such violence and work with the community to improve public safety.

The details

When deputies arrived at the scene near Northwest 21st Avenue and Northwest 75th Street around 2:09 p.m. on April 16, 2026, they found the three individuals suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue transported the victims to a nearby hospital, where two were listed in critical condition and one in stable condition. Police detained one individual at the scene who was not injured, but that person was later released with no formal charges filed as the investigation continues. Authorities noted that a black Tesla was associated with the incident, though further details about its involvement have not yet been released.

  • The incident occurred around 2:09 p.m. on April 16, 2026.

The players

Egbert Forges

A 26-year-old man who was injured in the shooting and remains hospitalized.

Germaine Byrd

A 27-year-old man who was injured in the shooting and remains hospitalized in critical condition.

Earl Baldwin

A 25-year-old man who was injured in the shooting and remains hospitalized in stable condition.

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What’s next

Investigators continue to gather information about the shooting and have not yet disclosed a possible motive or whether additional suspects are being sought.

The takeaway

This latest incident of gun violence in Miami-Dade underscores the ongoing challenges the region faces in addressing public safety concerns and the need for a comprehensive approach to reducing such incidents through community engagement, targeted law enforcement efforts, and addressing the root causes of crime.