Published: April 12, 2026 at 8:04 AM

3 injured after shooting near fast-food restaurant in Miami-Dade

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Three people were injured after a shooting near a fast-food restaurant on Saturday night in Miami-Dade County.

Police officers described two of the three injured as suspects of the shooting at 10:30 p.m. outside of Checkers at 2645 NW 183 St., in Miami Gardens.

The third person wounded showed up at a nearby hospital after police officers responded to the ShotSpotter alert, according to police.

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