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NewsNBC 6 South FloridaJuly 3, 2026Miami-Dade

Father and daughter speak out after shooting at Hallandale Beach McDonald's

A father and his 11-year-old daughter are recovering after being caught in the crossfire of a shooting at a McDonald's in Hallandale Beach. The victims were sitting in their vehicle when an employee allegedly opened fire at another individual.

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Why It Matters

The incident resulted in injuries to two bystanders and has led to an ongoing police investigation that may result in a against the parties involved.

Key Facts

  • An 11-year-old girl and her father were shot while sitting in their SUV in a McDonald's parking lot in Hallandale Beach.
  • The shooting occurred on June 27.
  • The father sustained a gunshot wound to his hip.
  • The 11-year-old daughter sustained a gunshot wound to her head and still has bullet fragments present.
  • Investigators identified the shooter as 18-year-old McDonald's employee Ralph N-Kosi Blue.
  • Police report the victims were not the intended targets but were caught in crossfire while Blue was shooting at another person.
  • Two days prior to the shooting, individuals had entered the McDonald's searching for Blue.
  • The family is currently represented by an attorney and is considering a civil lawsuit pending the completion of the police investigation.

Who's Mentioned

locationHallandale Beach“The city where the shooting occurred.”personRalph N-Kosi Blue“The 18-year-old McDonald's employee accused of the shooting.”locationJoe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital“The facility where the victims received treatment.”personOscar“The father who was shot in the hip while sitting in his SUV.”