Yehudah St. Dic, a 23-year-old man, was killed in a shooting on the night of Thursday, October 8, 2026, in Lauderhill, Florida. The violent incident, which unfolded in an apartment complex parking lot, also took the life of 23-year-old Adianna McCray.
The shooting happened at approximately 11:07 p.m. at the Hidden Forest Condominiums, located in the 2000 block of Northwest 43rd Terrace, near Northwest 19th Street.
A witness who was driving past the complex reported seeing two young women arguing with someone shortly before the sound of gunfire erupted. He did not see who they were arguing with but distinctly heard four gunshots moments later. The argument and subsequent gunfire shattered the evening's calm, prompting 911 calls.
Lauderhill Police Department officers and Lauderhill Fire Rescue personnel were dispatched to the scene. They arrived to find a chaotic and tragic situation in the parking lot. Both Yehudah and Adianna had sustained gunshot wounds. Paramedics pronounced Adianna dead at the scene. Yehudah was alive but critically injured. He was rushed by ambulance to Broward Health Medical Center for emergency treatment, but he tragically succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Detectives from the Lauderhill Police Department's Criminal Investigations Division, along with crime scene investigators, cordoned off the area and worked through the night and into the next morning. A heavy police presence remained at the condominium complex for hours as investigators meticulously combed the parking lot for evidence, placing markers next to bullet casings and searching for any clues that could lead them to the shooter. It was a painstaking process to piece together the final moments of the victims' lives.
In the immediate aftermath, family members were left in shock and desperate for information. A relative of Adianna McCray, who asked not to be identified, spoke to the media at the scene. She said her family had no idea what had happened and was seeking answers. She shared her belief that the victims were innocent bystanders who were not involved in the initial conflict. “Supposedly it was a fight. She – they didn’t have anything to do with it; it was other people,” the relative explained. “All we know is that somebody started shooting.” Her grief was mixed with a plea for an end to such violence. “Put the guns down, put the guns down. You can’t bring a life back,” she said.
The investigation into the double homicide remains active and ongoing. Lauderhill police have not publicly identified any suspects or a motive for the shooting. Key questions remain unanswered, including what the initial argument was about and whether Yehudah and Adianna were the intended targets. It is also unclear how the two victims knew each other or what had brought them to that specific location on that fatal night.
As of October 2026, no arrests have been made, and the case remains unsolved, leaving the families of Yehudah St. Dic and Adianna McCray without justice or closure. Authorities are urging the public to come forward with any information that might help them solve the case. A reward of up to $5,000 is being offered by Broward County Crime Stoppers for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with knowledge of the shooting is asked to call Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS (8477). Callers can remain anonymous.
