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NewsNBC 6 South FloridaJuly 4, 2026Miami-Dade County

11-Year-Old Girl Released from Hospital After Hallandale Beach Shooting

An 11-year-old girl and her father, who were wounded in a shooting while sitting in their car at a Hallandale Beach McDonald's, have spoken publicly following the girl's release from the hospital. Police have arrested an 18-year-old suspect in connection with the incident, which investigators believe was a case of crossfire.

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Why It Matters

The incident resulted in physical injuries to two residents and the arrest of a suspect, with potential future legal action pending the completion of the police investigation.

Key Facts

  • An 11-year-old girl was shot in the head and has been released from the hospital.
  • The girl's father, Oscar, sustained a gunshot wound to the hip.
  • Ralph N-Kosi Blue III, 18, was arrested by Hallandale Beach police in connection with the shooting.
  • The shooting occurred on June 27 at a McDonald's in Hallandale Beach.
  • Investigators stated the victims were caught in the crossfire and were not the intended targets.
  • The girl still has bullet fragments in her head.
  • At the time of the shooting, the father and three children (ages 11, 5, and 2) were waiting in an SUV while the mother was inside the restaurant.
  • Police reports indicate the suspect was arriving for work when he began shooting at an individual running toward him.
  • The family is considering a potential civil lawsuit pending the completion of the police investigation.

Who's Mentioned

PersonRalph N-Kosi Blue III“18-year-old suspect arrested in connection with the shooting.”locationHallandale Beach“City where the shooting occurred.”PersonOscar“Father of the 11-year-old victim, also wounded in the shooting.”