NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – Noticias LocalesJune 30, 2026Miami-Dade
Former McDonald's Employee Charged in Hallandale Beach Shooting
An 18-year-old former McDonald's employee has been charged with aggravated assault following a shooting at a Hallandale Beach restaurant that left a father and his 11-year-old daughter injured. The incident occurred when the victims were caught in crossfire while waiting in their vehicle.
Read the full story at Telemundo 51 Miami – Noticias LocalesWhy It Matters
A local resident faces criminal charges for a shooting that resulted in serious injuries to two bystanders, including a minor, at a public business location.
Key Facts
- Ralph N-Kosi Blue III, 18, faces two counts of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
- The shooting occurred at a McDonald's located at 835 W. Hallandale Beach Blvd.
- An 11-year-old girl was shot in the head; doctors determined the bullet cannot be safely removed.
- The girl's father sustained a gunshot wound to his right hip.
- Two other children, aged 5 and 2, were in the vehicle but were not injured.
- The suspect was identified by restaurant staff and surveillance footage.
- The suspect was denied bail during his initial court appearance.
- The suspect is a former employee of the McDonald's location.
- Police are still investigating the identity and role of a second individual involved in the exchange of gunfire.
Who's Mentioned
personRalph N-Kosi Blue III“18-year-old suspect charged with aggravated assault and battery.”organizationMcDonald's“The site of the shooting located at 835 W. Hallandale Beach Blvd.”organizationTelemundo 51“News outlet reporting the incident.”organizationHallandale Beach Police“Law enforcement agency investigating the shooting.”locationBroward County“Jurisdiction where the suspect is being held.”