NewsNBC 6 South FloridaJune 30, 2026Broward
McDonald's Employee Charged in Shooting of 11-Year-Old Girl
An 18-year-old McDonald's employee has been charged with aggravated battery and assault after firing shots in a Hallandale Beach parking lot, resulting in injuries to an 11-year-old girl and her father. The suspect was denied bond following the incident, which occurred while the victims were waiting in their vehicle.
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A local resident and her father were injured by gunfire at a commercial business, leading to the arrest of an employee and an ongoing police investigation into the circumstances of the shooting.
Key Facts
- Ralph N-Kosi Blue III, 18, was charged with two counts of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
- The suspect was denied bond during a court appearance on Monday.
- An 11-year-old girl sustained a gunshot wound to the head; doctors determined removing the bullet would be detrimental.
- The girl's father sustained a gunshot wound to his right hip.
- The shooting occurred on Saturday at a McDonald's located at 835 W. Hallandale Beach Boulevard.
- Two other children, aged 5 and 2, were in the victims' vehicle but were uninjured.
- Surveillance video confirmed the suspect fired shots after another individual ran toward him in the parking lot.
- The suspect is no longer employed by the McDonald's franchise.
- Police have not released information regarding the identity of the person who ran toward the suspect.
Who's Mentioned
personRalph N-Kosi Blue III“18-year-old suspect charged with aggravated battery and assault.”location835 W. Hallandale Beach Boulevard“Location of the McDonald's where the shooting occurred.”organizationHallandale Beach Police“Investigating the shooting incident.”organizationNBC6“News outlet that received a statement from the McDonald's owner.”locationBroward County Jail“Facility where the suspect is being held.”