Trashawn Foster, 17, was fatally shot on the evening of Friday, April 24, 2026, near a park at Southwest 282nd Street and 125th Avenue in the Verde Gardens neighborhood of Homestead, Florida. Deputies arriving after gunfire found Foster with multiple gunshot wounds; he was taken to a hospital and later died. Dozens of shell casings were recovered at the scene and a firearm was found. Authorities say Foster had been involved in a shootout with another individual.

A be-on-the-lookout was issued for a dark-colored sedan; a matching vehicle was located and two adults inside were detained for questioning. Both were later released and no charges have been filed. Detectives continue to investigate the motive for the argument that escalated into the deadly confrontation.

Family members describe Foster as sweet, humble and respectful, and his aunt organized a fundraiser to help with funeral expenses. Neighbors said the shooting left the community shaken and that this was not the first shooting in the area. If anyone was near Southwest 282nd Street and 125th Avenue on the evening of April 24, or has information about the dark-colored sedan or the events leading up to the shooting, please come forward.