Erika Linarte was 16 when she was shot and killed in Miami on September 17, 2017. Her death was reported as part of a wave of gun violence affecting the community at that time.

Few concrete details about the homicide have been released publicly, and the case remains unsolved. Authorities and local advocacy groups urged anyone with information to come forward, and Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers continued to offer rewards for tips that could help identify those responsible.

Erika’s killing is one of several unresolved youth homicides in the area, and it remains a painful reminder of the impact of gun violence on families and neighborhoods. If anyone knew Erika or has information about what happened that night, please contact Miami law enforcement or Crime Stoppers with what they can provide.