In the late afternoon of Sunday, August 23, 2026, a seemingly minor incident in Miami, Florida, tragically escalated, ending the life of 24-year-old Darryl Frankders Johnson Jr. Johnson was riding his electric scooter in the Gladeview area of Northwest Miami-Dade when he was involved in a collision with another man on an e-scooter at the intersection of Northwest 75th Street and 22nd Court.
The crash, which occurred shortly before 5:30 p.m., led to a heated argument between the two men.
The dispute took a fatal turn when the other rider produced a firearm and shot Johnson. The suspect, who was reportedly accompanied by a small child of about two or three years old, then fled the scene on his scooter with the child. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to the scene, but Johnson was pronounced dead from his injuries. His mother, Stacey Bernard, later shared that her son was on his way to his job at a local WingStop at the time of the incident. She described him as a "wonderful, awesome son" who made her proud every day.
As of the latest available reports, no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting, and the suspect remains at large. The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office is actively investigating the homicide and has appealed to the public for any information that could lead to the identification and apprehension of the shooter. Authorities have urged residents in the area to check their surveillance cameras for any footage that may have captured the incident or the suspect fleeing the scene. The case of Darryl Frankders Johnson Jr.'s death is an ongoing investigation into a senseless act of violence that stemmed from a minor traffic collision. The unidentified suspect, who exposed a young child to the traumatic event, is still being sought by law enforcement. There have been no announcements of any suspects being named, or any charges, convictions, or sentences related to this case.
