Four men have been arrested and charged with murder in connection to a tragic mass shooting that took place outside a concert venue in Miami-Dade County in 2021. The incident resulted in the deaths of three individuals and left at least 20 others wounded, marking one of the largest mass shootings in the county's history.
The suspected gunmen, identified as Willie Zavon Hill, Allen Gregory Chambers Jr., Eugene Anthony Holmes, and Jacarree Brian Green, are facing serious charges including three counts of first-degree murder, 20 counts of attempted murder, and a single count of conspiracy to commit murder. Hill has also been charged with evidence tampering for disposing of a vehicle used in the crime.
The shooting, which occurred outside the El Mula Banquet Hall near Hialeah, was reportedly a result of an ongoing rivalry between two gangs known as the 'Bricks' and 'Back Blues/Apes' in Miami-Dade County. The banquet hall was being rented out by a music group affiliated with the 'Back Blues' gang on the night of the shooting.
Authorities stated that a group of hooded men arrived at the venue in an SUV and opened fire indiscriminately into a crowd outside, leading to a chaotic scene with retaliatory gunfire from individuals in the parking lot. The investigation revealed a music video posted by Chambers shortly after the shooting, where he appeared to reference the incident.
Miami-Dade County state attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle expressed shock over the violence that unfolded during the Memorial Day Weekend in 2021 and vowed to continue the investigation until all responsible parties are held accountable for the tragic incident.
In addition to the recent arrests, two other men had previously been charged in connection to the shooting. Davonte Barnes was convicted of multiple counts of murder and attempted murder, receiving a life sentence. Charges against Warneric Buckner were dropped due to investigative errors and his invocation of the right to counsel.
The suspects are currently in custody, with Hill held on a bond for evidence tampering while the others are not eligible for bond on their murder charges. The law enforcement community remains committed to pursuing justice in this case.
