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South Florida community unites against gun violence after deadly shooting
By CBS Miami at CBS4 Miami
· July 16, 2026
· 1 min read
Nearly two weeks after a tragic triple shooting claimed the lives of two young cousins, families and friends in Pompano Beach march for healing and call for an end to gun violence. Community leaders, loved ones, and police join together for a vigil and symposium, honoring the victims and urging anyo
Key takeaway Community leaders, loved ones, and police join together for a vigil and symposium, honoring the victims and urging anyone with information to come forward.
Why this matters in The Miami
The outpouring of support in Pompano Beach against gun violence resonates deeply in Miami , where similar tragedies have befallen families in neighborhoods like Little Havana and Liberty City. Miami-Dade County's history of community-led initiatives to curb gun violence, often in partnership with the Miami Police Department and Miami-Dade Police, suggests that collective action can drive meaningful change. As the march for healing in Pompano Beach demonstrates, the call to end gun violence is not limited to any one community, but rather is a regional concern that requires a unified response. The fact that community leaders, loved ones, and law enforcement are joining forces to honor the victims and urge witnesses to come forward underscores the complexity of addressing gun violence, which will likely require sustained collaboration between residents, community organizations, and local authorities to yield lasting results in Miami and beyond.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 16, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Nearly two weeks after a tragic triple shooting claimed the lives of two young cousins, families and friends in Pompano Beach march for healing and call for an end to gun violence. Community leaders, loved ones, and police join together for a vigil and symposium, honoring the victims and urging anyo
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