Miami Police and Fire Departments responded to reports of gunfire just after 6:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at the intersection of Northwest 17th Street and Third Avenue. Officers found three adults who had been shot and a teenager with minor head injuries. Two of the adults were pronounced dead at the scene, while a third adult was taken to a local hospital with non‑life‑threatening injuries. The teenager, who suffered minor lacerations to the head, received treatment at the scene and was later released.
Emergency crews arrived quickly after the initial call and provided medical aid to the surviving victims before transporting the injured adult to a medical facility. The fire department assisted with scene safety and helped secure the area while investigators began collecting evidence.
According to preliminary information, the incident may be linked to a domestic‑related dispute, although police have not released further details about the individuals involved or the motive. The investigation is ongoing, and detectives are working to identify the shooter(s) and determine the full circumstances surrounding the shooting.
The location, a busy intersection in a residential part of Miami, was temporarily closed to traffic while officers processed the scene. Residents in the surrounding neighborhood reported hearing multiple gunshots shortly before sunrise, prompting the emergency call that brought police and fire units to the site.
Authorities have asked anyone with additional information to contact the Miami Police Department’s investigative unit. The department has not announced any arrests at this time, and the case remains under active investigation.
The early‑morning shooting adds to a series of violent incidents that have occurred in the city this year, prompting continued vigilance from law‑enforcement agencies. The Miami Police Department continues to monitor the area for any further developments related to the case.