FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A grand jury has indicted a suspect in the fatal drive-by shooting of 3-year-old Rylo Yancy, who was killed at a Fort Lauderdale park last July, police announced Monday.
Tyler Hollins, 20, was charged with first-degree murder on March 6, while already in custody on unrelated charges. Detectives have identified additional suspects and are working to bring them to justice, according to the Fort Lauderdale Police Department (FLPD).
Yancy was shot on July 21, 2024, while attending a child’s birthday party at Riverland Park. Officers responded to reports of gunfire at 900 Southwest 27th Avenue around 4:32 p.m. and found the toddler suffering from a gunshot wound. He was rushed to Broward Health Medical Center but later died from his injuries.
Authorities confirmed the shooting was a targeted attack and later recovered both vehicles involved: a 2024 red Mercedes-Benz C 300 and a 2017 black Mercedes-Benz C 300. However, no arrests had been made until last week’s indictment of Hollins.
FLPD is still seeking the public’s help in identifying the remaining suspects. A $10,000 reward is being offered for information leading to additional arrests. Anyone with details is urged to contact Detective Juan Rodriguez at 954-828-6673, the FLPD Homicide Tipline at 954-828-6677, or Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS.
Authorities continue to push for justice in the tragic shooting that claimed the life of a young child.