Tristan Hanson was 24 when he was shot and killed on June 17, 2018, in Miami Gardens, Florida. Hanson was visiting his father for Father’s Day and had planned to attend church and share a meal; the shooting occurred in the early morning on the 18100 block of Northwest 41st Court and also wounded two other people.

The Miami Gardens Police Department identified 23-year-old Willis Dukes as the primary suspect. Dukes was arrested and charged with first-degree murder and three counts of attempted first-degree murder. Investigators believe Dukes may be linked to a series of shootings in the area, suggesting a possible gang-related motive. Dukes was shot during the incident and hospitalized before being charged.

Tristan’s death drew attention to gun violence in Miami Gardens and to efforts by local officials and law enforcement to address gang-related shootings. If anyone knew Tristan, witnessed the early-morning shooting, or has information about related shootings in the area, please come forward.