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Carl Darell Melvin

Case from Homestead, FL dated Dec 30, 2025

Victim Details

Carl Darell Melvin

Male

Black / African American

Homestead

FL

2025-12-30

45

Carl

Darell Melvin

07/14/2026

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In the early hours of December 30, 2025, the life of 45-year-old Carl Darell Melvin was tragically cut short in a fatal shooting in Homestead, Florida. The incident, which also left another man, Quentavis Lejohn Smith, injured, unfolded while Melvin was broadcasting live on Facebook.

Known affectionately as "Baldy" to his friends and family, Melvin was a beloved figure in his community, remembered for his humor and his love for his family. He was often seen on his porch, engaging with nei ...
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  • NBC 6 South Florida: Man killed, another hurt in Florida City shooting caught on Facebook Live
  • Carl Darell Melvin, age 45 - National Gun Violence Memorial

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