Adrianna McCray, a 23-year-old woman, had her life tragically taken in a burst of gunfire that also claimed the life of a young man in Lauderhill, Florida. Her family, left shocked and searching for answers, remembered her as a beloved relative whose future was stolen in a senseless act of violence.
The night of Thursday, October 8, 2026, was shattered by the sound of gunshots at around 11 p.m. in the parking lot of the Hidden Forest Condominiums.
The complex is located on Northwest 19th Street, near 43rd Terrace. According to witnesses, an argument preceded the shooting. One man who was driving by said he saw two young women arguing with someone, though he couldn't see the other person. Soon after, he heard four distinct gunshots. Another neighbor reported hearing three loud shots—"boom, boom, boom"—while others recalled hearing screaming mixed with the gunfire. One resident who had lived in the complex for six years said they had never witnessed such violence there before.
When Lauderhill Police Department officers and Lauderhill Fire Rescue medics arrived at the 2000 block of Northwest 43rd Terrace, they found Adrianna and another person, identified as 23-year-old Yehuda St. Dic, with gunshot wounds. Adrianna was pronounced dead at the scene. St. Dic was transported to Broward Health Medical Center, where he later died from his injuries. The following morning, a heavy police presence remained at the scene as detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division and crime scene investigators scoured the area for evidence. Neighbors pointed out a bullet hole left in an air conditioning unit, a stark reminder of the violence that had unfolded.
A relative of Adrianna’s, who spoke to reporters at the scene, said she believed both Adrianna and Yehuda were innocent bystanders who were not involved in the dispute that led to the shooting. "Supposedly it was a fight," the family member said. "She—they didn’t have anything to do with it; it was other people. All we know is that somebody started shooting." The family was left reeling and desperate for clarity. "Our family member Adriana was killed tonight," her relative said. "There was another fellow that died in the hospital. We need answers; the family don’t know what’s going on." It was not immediately clear how Adrianna and Yehuda knew each other, and police did not release information about a possible motive.
In the days that followed, Adrianna's family made a heart-wrenching public plea for an end to gun violence and for any witnesses to come forward. "We just wish everybody would put the guns down," her relative said. "Put the guns down. You can’t bring a life back. If you know anything, please come forward, because we need answers." The community was left to mourn two young lives lost, with Yehuda's death coming just a week before he would have celebrated his 24th birthday.
As of October 2026, the investigation into the double homicide of Adrianna McCray and Yehuda St. Dic remains active and ongoing. The Lauderhill Police Department has not publicly identified any suspects or made any arrests in the case. The motive for the shooting remains unknown.
To encourage tips from the public, Broward County Crime Stoppers has offered a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest. Authorities urge anyone with knowledge of the shooting to contact the Lauderhill Police Department at 954-497-4700 or Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS (8477). Callers can remain anonymous.
