Miami-Dade County

Man hospitalized after he was shot outside of a Miami restaurant, police say

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A man was shot outside a restaurant in Miami’s Allapattah neighborhood Sunday morning, police say.

Just before 11 a.m., the shooting occurred outside Republica Food & Lounge, located at 1260 NW 36th St., according to Miami police. The victim was taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital with a gunshot wound. He was conscious.

Officers spoke to the people who brought the man to the emergency room, according to law enforcement officials, who didn’t elaborate further.

Investigators later located a shooting scene outside the restaurant, per police. As of Sunday evening, it’s unclear if anyone has been arrested in connection to the shooting.

This report will be updated as more information becomes available.

This story was originally published October 5, 2025 at 8:53 PM.

Grethel Aguila
Miami Herald
Grethel covers courts and the criminal justice system for the Miami Herald. She graduated from the University of Florida (Go Gators!), speaks Spanish and Arabic and loves animals, traveling, basketball and good storytelling. Grethel also attends law school part time.
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