MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. — Authorities are searching for the gunman responsible for a fatal road rage shooting that left a 25-year-old man dead Sunday night along the Florida Turnpike near Miami Gardens, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP).
Investigators identified the victim as Kendrick Lesesne, who was driving a silver Hyundai at the time of the incident. The shooting occurred shortly after 7:30 p.m. in the northbound lanes of the Turnpike near Northwest 199th Street, prompting a large police response and temporarily shutting down the roadway.
According to investigators, an off-duty Biscayne Park Police Department sergeant witnessed part of the incident and reported seeing Lesesne driving erratically before crashing into the back of a black Cadillac. Moments later, gunfire erupted. Authorities said Lesesne suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. A passenger who was with him spoke with the off-duty sergeant and provided information to responding officers.
Troopers and detectives from multiple agencies arrived at the scene to process evidence and interview witnesses. Northbound traffic on the Turnpike was diverted for several hours while investigators examined the area for shell casings, surveillance footage, and any other clues that could help identify the shooter.
As of Monday evening, the suspect remained at large. Detectives have not released a description of the shooter or the vehicle involved but said the case appears to be an incident of road rage that escalated into violence. The Florida Highway Patrol and Miami-Dade Police Department are jointly investigating the case.
Authorities are urging anyone who may have seen the shooting or has information that could assist in the investigation to contact Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-8477. Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward. Officials described the shooting as a senseless act of violence and urged drivers to stay calm and avoid confrontations on the road.