On April 13, 2024, two employees at a Liberty City Chevron at 1701 NW 54 St. were shot dead and a third was critically wounded during a late-night confrontation. Shamun Shaukat, 42, and Shahbaz Hussain, 51, were killed; a 57-year-old man, Elijah Shorter, was critically injured. The confrontation escalated when the man drew a gun and opened fire around 12:30 a.m.

Two victims were found inside the store and one outside when first responders arrived. The shooter fled but was later identified by a Powerhouse Gym Miami hoodie and arrested about five hours later at an apartment across from the gas station during a police SWAT operation at about 5:30 a.m. The community remembers Shaukat and Hussain for their kindness, often helping customers with food and coffee.

If anyone saw what happened that night or has information about the shooting, please share it with investigators.