Man Hospitalized After Shooting Outside Miami Gardens Waffle House
A man was hospitalized with multiple gunshot wounds following a shooting outside a Waffle House located near Northwest 199th Street and Second Avenue in Miami Gardens.
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, September 20, 2026 —
A man is in the hospital after sustaining multiple gunshot wounds during an incident outside a Waffle House in Miami Gardens, Florida. The shooting occurred in the vicinity of Northwest 199th Street and Second Avenue.
Authorities have not yet released further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the shooting, including the exact date and time of the incident, the identity of the victim, or the nature of his injuries beyond being hospitalized with gunshot wounds. The suspect or suspects involved have also not been identified, and the motive for the shooting remains unknown at this time.
Law enforcement agencies typically investigate such incidents to determine the sequence of events, identify perpetrators, and gather evidence. The investigation process often involves canvassing the area for witnesses, reviewing surveillance footage if available, and examining the crime scene. Information regarding the progression of the investigation, including any arrests or further findings, has not been provided.
The Miami Gardens Police Department is understood to be involved in the investigation. Further updates are expected as the investigation continues and more information becomes available from official sources. The contractor’s name, the specific permit status, and inspection outcomes were not provided in the available information, and there were no reported code violations or fine amounts associated with this incident in the initial summary.
Details concerning the patient’s condition are also pending. The location of the shooting, a Waffle House restaurant, is a public establishment, and incidents of this nature can impact local businesses and community safety perceptions. The timeline for recovery for the victim is not yet known. The police department has not issued a public statement detailing the next steps in their inquiry, such as appeals for public assistance or information regarding the operational status of the Waffle House following the incident.
Story summarized from the original created by Jayme Berezdivin on wsvn.com, see more information here.
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