Markniah Newell Joseph, 35, was shot and later died after being taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center following a shooting on April 19, 2023. Police were called to 3425 NE Second Ave., near the Lagniappe restaurant in Midtown Miami, just before 10:15 p.m.; the shooting occurred outside a neighboring business and did not involve patrons or employees of the restaurant. Joseph suffered a single gunshot wound and was transported in critical condition before succumbing to his injuries.

Investigators say a witness reported the shooting stemmed from a dispute between two drug dealers. Joseph had prior Miami-Dade County arrests, including charges related to possession and sale of marijuana. One person was detained for questioning after the incident, but it was not immediately clear whether that individual would be charged.

Does anyone with information about the April 19, 2023 shooting near NE Second Ave. have details that could help the investigation?