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Miami-Dade cold case killing suspect arrested while in custody on unrelated murder charge, investigators say
By Steven Yablonski at CBS4 Miami
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
A man already in custody in Broward County on an unrelated murder charge has been accused in the shooting death of a teenager in Miami -Dade in 2019.According to the Miami Gardens Police Department, Warren Masai Pollock, 25, was arrested in the shooting death of 17-year-old Rodney Hinds Jr.Warren Mas
Key takeaway According to the Miami Gardens Police Department, Warren Masai Pollock, 25, was arrested in the shooting death of 17-year-old Rodney Hinds Jr.
Why this matters in The Miami
The arrest of Warren Masai Pollock in connection with the 2019 shooting death of Rodney Hinds Jr. brings a measure of closure to the Miami Gardens community, where the teen was killed at a Shell gas station. The case had gone cold, but the persistence of Cold Case detectives from the Miami Gardens Police Department and the Miami-Dade State's Attorney's Office ultimately led to the identification of a suspect. This outcome is a testament to the power of collaborative law enforcement efforts in Miami-Dade County. As the community continues to grapple with gun violence, the resolution of this case serves as a reminder that justice can be slow, but it is not forgotten. The fact that Pollock was already in custody on an unrelated murder charge in Broward County also highlights the need for regional cooperation in addressing violent crime.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
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What is this story about? A man already in custody in Broward County on an unrelated murder charge has been accused in the shooting death of a teenager in Miami-Dade in 2019.According to the Miami Gardens Police Department, Warren Masai Pollock, 25, was arrested in the shooting death of 17-year-old Rodney Hinds Jr.Warren Mas
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