Edson Dorce, a 21-year-old Black man from Miami, Florida, was shot and killed on May 31, 2021. The Miami-Dade Medical Examiner’s Office ruled his death a homicide after his body was found in a residential area of Miami. Reports describe his killing as a targeted act of violence.

Investigators linked Dorce’s death to a broader criminal network involved in drug trafficking and violent crime that had been under surveillance. Several suspects were identified and arrests were made; multiple individuals have been charged with crimes including murder, conspiracy, and drug trafficking. Legal proceedings were ongoing.

Dorce’s family and community members have spoken out about the impact of his death and the need for action on violence. If anyone has information about Edson Dorce or the events of May 31, 2021, please come forward to the authorities.