Arrest in Deadly Shooting, Senior Tax Relief Approved, and Friday Events in Hialeah

It has been a busy week across Hialeah, with major developments in public safety, city policy, and community events.

Arrest Made in Fatal Sidewalk Shooting

Hialeah police have arrested a 37-year-old man in connection with a fatal shooting that happened early Wednesday morning near West 56th Street and the Palmetto Expressway.

Officers responded to multiple 911 calls reporting gunfire just before 6:30 a.m. and found a man in his 60s dead on a sidewalk outside an apartment building. The suspect was later taken into custody without incident in the area of West 4th Avenue and 18th Street.

Investigators are still working to determine a motive. The case remains active.

City Approves Property Tax Refunds for Low-Income Seniors

In a unanimous vote this week, the Hialeah City Council approved a new Senior Homeowner Relief Stimulus Check program aimed at helping residents 65 and older with limited incomes.

The program will reimburse the municipal portion of property taxes for qualifying homeowners. To be eligible, residents must have a homestead exemption in Hialeah and meet specific low-income guidelines. City leaders say the initiative is funded through budget surpluses and will not require service cuts or tax increases.

Officials describe the move as a first-of-its-kind effort in Florida focused on easing housing costs for seniors on fixed incomes.

Friday Night Events Around Town

Looking ahead to tonight, several community events are on the calendar. A craft workshop titled A Bookmark Affair is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at a West 9th Street venue, offering residents a hands-on creative evening.

Music fans can also catch Miguel Morales performing in Hialeah as part of a Friday night concert event. Organizers expect a lively turnout as the city heads into the weekend.

Sources

https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/hialeah-police-shooting-homicide-investigation-march-11-2026/
https://en.cibercuba.com/noticias/2026-03-11-u1-e13-s27061-nid322776-hialeah-aprueba-devolver-impuestos-municipales
https://allevents.in/hialeah/2026-03-13
https://detour.songkick.com/concerts/42995563-miguel-morales-at-tarima-producciones