Overview
- A dispute outside the McDonald’s in Hallandale Beach escalated into gunfire on Saturday, June 27, striking a father and his 11-year-old daughter who were waiting in their car.
- Paramedics took both victims to a hospital where the father was later released and the girl underwent surgery and remains in stable condition; two other children in the vehicle were not hurt.
- Hallandale Beach police identified and arrested 18-year-old Ralph N-Kosi Blue III on Monday and charged him with multiple counts including aggravated battery and aggravated assault.
- Authorities say Blue was the person who opened fire and that he had reported to work at the restaurant, but detectives are still reviewing video and pursuing leads to find any additional subjects.
- Investigators processed the scene, recovered evidence including a bullet hole in the family’s vehicle, and urged the public to share tips or footage with Hallandale Beach police or Broward Crime Stoppers.