Triple Shooting Rattles NW Miami-Dade's Gladeview; 2 Critical

The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of gunfire in the Gladeview area, a residential pocket northwest of Miami proper known for its tight-knit community and proximity to Lillie C. Evans Elementary School. The incident unfolded around 2 p.m. Thursday at the intersection of Northwest 75th Street and 21st Avenue, prompting a lockdown at the nearby school as a precaution.[1][8] Deputies secured the area with crime scene tape while paramedics treated three victims suffering apparent gunshot wounds, transporting them urgently to Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital.[1] Two of the victims remain in critical condition, according to sheriff's officials, with no immediate details released on their identities or ages.[1] A fourth person was taken into custody at the scene, though investigators have not disclosed their role or connection to the shooting.[1] The motive remains under investigation, but the rapid detention suggests deputies arrived swiftly after the 911 calls.[1][4] Gladeview, an unincorporated enclave in northwest Miami-Dade County, has seen its share of urban challenges amid Miami's booming growth. The shooting's location, mere blocks from local schools and homes, heightened community alarm, with parents crediting the school lockdown for added safety.[8] As of Friday, April 17, 2026, detectives continue piecing together evidence, urging tips to Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS for potential rewards.[1]