Three injured in Miami-Dade shooting; police continue investigation
Authorities are investigating a shooting in Miami-Dade that left three men injured, two of them critically, on Thursday afternoon.
The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office said deputies from its Northside District responded around 2:09 p.m. on April 16, 2026, to reports of shots fired near Northwest 21st Avenue and Northwest 75th Street after receiving multiple 911 calls.
When deputies arrived, they found 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 also detained one individual at the scene who was not injured. However, authorities later confirmed that the individual was released and no formal charges have been filed as the investigation continues.
Investigators identified the injured individuals as:
- Egbert Forges, 26
- Germaine Byrd, 27
- Earl Baldwin, 25
All three remain hospitalized while detectives continue to gather information.
Authorities also noted that a black Tesla was associated with the incident, though further details about its involvement have not yet been released.
The shooting remains under active investigation, and officials have not yet disclosed a possible motive or whether additional suspects are being sought.
