Overview
- A June 27 confrontation in a Hallandale Beach McDonald’s parking lot led to gunfire that struck an 11-year-old girl in the head and wounded her father while the family waited in their SUV.
- Surgeons performed a washout to remove some debris but left multiple bullet fragments in the girl’s head because further surgery could cause greater harm.
- The girl was discharged to continue rehabilitation at home in early July and will require ongoing therapy and specialized medical care.
- Local reporting has identified an 18-year-old McDonald’s employee as the person who fired and police say they are searching for a second man shown in surveillance video.
- The family has launched a GoFundMe to cover medical bills and related expenses and the case highlights safety concerns in public parking areas and the long-term needs of pediatric gunshot victims.