On January 15, 2023, a fatal shooting occurred in Homestead, Florida, resulting in the death of 24-year-old Dontravis Byrd. The incident took place in the 700 block of Southwest Sixth Street at a duplex residence. The shooting was reported at 3:48 p.m., with Homestead police officers being flagged down by passersby who notified them about the incident. Additionally, officers received a ShotSpotter alert that led them to the scene.
Upon arrival, police found four individuals suffering from gunshot wounds: three men and one woman. Dontravis Byrd was pronounced dead at the scene by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue. The surviving victims, identified as Shanice Byrd, 29; Dyvon Smith, 24; and Lamar Kendall, 20, were transported to Jackson South Medical Center and were reported to be in stable condition.
The shooting is believed to have originated from a vehicle that approached the residence. Surveillance video shows a man opening the rear passenger door of a car just before gunfire erupted. The shooter or shooters fled the scene in an unknown vehicle before police arrived. As of the report, police had no information on the vehicle or the subjects involved in the shooting, and the motive remained unclear.
Residents in the area were questioned by police in an effort to gather clues to track down the individuals responsible for the shooting. The community was urged to come forward with any information, and tips were requested through Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers. The incident highlighted the ongoing need for community cooperation in solving violent crimes.
