Crime Solvers Central
CSC
263 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Tavaris Rhodes death by force case profile photo

Tavaris Rhodes

Case from Miami-gardens, FL dated Feb 27, 2016

Victim Details

Tavaris Rhodes

Male

Black / African American

Miami-gardens

FL

2016-02-27

14

Tavaris

Rhodes

07/06/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
On February 27, 2016, 14-year-old Tavaris Rhodes, an African American male, tragically lost his life in Miami Gardens, FL. The incident occurred when Tavaris was at a home on Northwest 172nd Terrace with a friend, also 14 years old, who was showing off a gun. The firearm accidentally discharged, striking Tavaris in the head. He was immediately airlifted to Ryder Trauma Center, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

The friend involved in the shooting was subsequently arrested and charg ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Tavaris Rhodes, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (8)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • NBC 6 South Florida: Teen Killed in Apparent Accidental Shooting: MGPD
  • Twitter: WSVN 7 News on Twitter
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 6 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (1)

    It's just devastating to read about young lives lost like Tavaris's, and it breaks my heart to think... ...Read More
    02/04/2024
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Tavaris Rhodes

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Cases from Miami-gardens, Florida

    George Harris Jr death by force case in Miami-gardens, FL

    George Harris Jr

    Death: Jan 13, 2024
    George Harris Jr., a 13-year-old boy from Miami Gardens, Florida, was tragically killed on January 1 ...Read More
    Lizandro Quinones-Salvador death by force case in Miami-gardens, FL

    Lizandro Quinones-Salvador

    Death: Dec 23, 2018
    Lizandro Quinones-Salvador, a 21-year-old male, was tragically killed on December 23, 2018, in Miami m ...Read More
    Roderick Sweeting death by force case in Miami-gardens, FL

    Roderick Sweeting

    Death: Apr 05, 2016
    Roderick Sweeting, a 17-year-old high school student from Miami Gardens, Florida, was tragically sho h ...Read More
    Kenol Gibbons death by force case in Miami-gardens, FL

    Kenol Gibbons

    Death: May 08, 2019
    Kenol Gibbons, a 33-year-old man from Miami Gardens, FL, was tragically shot and killed on May 8, 20 2 ...Read More
    Darin Williams death by force case in Miami-gardens, FL

    Darin Williams

    Death: Jul 23, 2018
    Darin Williams, a 27-year-old resident of Miami Gardens, Florida, tragically lost his life on July 2 ...Read More
    Michael D Mathis death by force case in Miami-gardens, FL

    Michael D Mathis

    Death: Jun 16, 2018
    Michael D. Mathis, a 21-year-old African American male, was tragically killed in a drive-by shooting n ...Read More
    Jarred Bostic death by force case in Miami-gardens, FL

    Jarred Bostic

    Death: Aug 21, 2022
    Jarred Bostic, a 31-year-old resident of Miami Gardens, Florida, tragically lost his life on August t ...Read More