Ricardo Gathers, a 30-year-old man, was found dead on the street in Homestead, Florida, following a shooting incident on March 4, 2024. The incident was reported after police responded to a ShotSpotter alert in the neighborhood. The shots were heard around 10:30 p.m. near the 400 block of Northwest 16th Street.
Upon arrival, law enforcement found Gathers unresponsive in the middle of the street, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Immediate CPR was administered, but despite the efforts, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue pronounced him dead at the scene. The medical examiner arrived around 5 a.m. the next day to transport the body.
Gathers' family expressed their grief and concern over the incident. His brother described him as a good person who never caused trouble and was home with his girlfriend at the time of the shooting. The mother of the victim, though not willing to speak on camera, expressed worry for her safety and that of other family members, fearing the perpetrator might target them next.
The Miami-Dade Police Homicide Bureau is leading the investigation into this homicide. Authorities are seeking any information related to the crime and encourage witnesses to contact Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers, where they can remain anonymous and potentially receive a reward of up to $5,000 for helpful information. As of the current date, there have been no reports of arrests or suspects identified in the case.
