A life was tragically cut short on the evening of April 10, 2026, when Cardal Wyche III, a 22-year-old male from Dania Beach, was shot and killed. The incident occurred at approximately 9:14 p.m. at CW Thomas Park, located in the 800 block of Northwest Second Street in Dania Beach. Reports from the Broward Sheriff's Office indicate that Wyche was involved in an altercation with several individuals at the park, which escalated into a fatal shooting.
A GoFundMe page set up for his family mentioned that the disagreement happened while he was playing basketball.
Responding to the scene, Broward Sheriff's Office deputies and Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue found Wyche with a gunshot wound. Paramedics transported him to Broward Health Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at 9:44 p.m. His death has been ruled a homicide, and the investigation is being handled by the Broward Sheriff's Office Homicide Unit.
As of the latest available reports, no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting, and authorities have not publicly identified any suspects. The Broward Sheriff's Office is actively seeking information from the public and has offered a reward of up to $5,000 for any information that leads to an arrest. Homicide Detective Kevin White has been named as the contact for anyone with information regarding the case. An obituary for Cardal Wyche III was published, with a visitation scheduled for April 24, 2026, at the St. Ruth Missionary Baptist Church in Dania Beach.
