Cedric Rolle Jr., a 19-year-old African American male, was tragically shot and killed on May 7, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Florida. The incident occurred around 5 a.m. near Northwest 203rd Street and 36th Avenue. According to reports, Miami Gardens Police responded to calls about car break-ins in the area. When they arrived, they found Cedric Rolle Jr. lying in the street, having been fatally shot.
Surveillance footage captured the sound of at least ten gunshots, which startled the neighborhood residents.
Neighbors reported hearing the shots and witnessing the aftermath. One neighbor mentioned that a group of individuals was attempting to break into cars when someone from a nearby house startled them. This led to a confrontation where the group began shooting, ultimately resulting in Cedric Rolle Jr.'s death. It was suggested that the men involved in the break-ins accidentally shot their own friend, Cedric Rolle Jr., during the chaos. The police have not confirmed if the car break-ins and the shooting are directly connected, but they are investigating both incidents.
The investigation into Cedric Rolle Jr.'s death is ongoing. Miami Gardens Police have been canvassing the neighborhood, distributing Crime Stoppers flyers with Cedric's face, and urging anyone with information to come forward. Despite the efforts, no arrests have been made, and no suspects have been publicly identified. The community remains shaken by the violence, with residents expressing their shock and calling for an end to such incidents.
Cedric Rolle Jr.'s family and friends remember him as a sweet, humble, and mannerable young man. His untimely death has left a void in their lives, and they continue to seek justice for him. The police have asked anyone with information about the shooting to contact Detective T. Goldston or Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers, with the possibility of a reward for tips leading to an arrest. The case remains open, and the search for answers continues.
