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Miami Police Hunt Gunman After Little Haiti Festival Shooting Kills 23-Year-Old

Police call it a personal dispute unrelated to the festival.

Overview

  • Three people were shot during the Taste of Miami Karnival in Little Haiti, leaving 23-year-old Kitchner Cyrille dead and two others wounded.
  • Detectives said the gunfire erupted after the event had ended for the night.
  • Investigators are searching for a single shooter and have a person of interest, are reviewing surveillance video, and have not released a description.
  • The two surviving victims remain in stable condition at Ryder Trauma Center, according to police.
  • The victim’s aunt, Chrislyne Brumaire-Florence, described the family’s grief and urged a quick resolution as police ask witnesses to call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS for a reward of up to $5,000.