A road-rage dispute near Dolphin Mall in Sweetwater, Florida, resulted in an arrest after a driver allegedly fired a gun during a confrontation with another motorist.
The incident happened on Saturday, March 21, 2026, near the Courtyard by Marriott Miami at Dolphin Mall. Police identified the arrested individual as 23-year-old Yerard Collado, a Miami resident.
According to the arrest report, Collado contacted emergency services after an argument with another driver escalated. His account to the 911 dispatcher and the evidence officers later documented became part of the investigation.
Police Respond to Gunfire Near Dolphin Mall
Sweetwater police were dispatched at approximately 7:45 p.m. to the hotel along Northwest 12th Street.
Collado reportedly told the dispatcher that he had argued with another motorist. He alleged that the other driver got out of his vehicle and approached him while carrying a firearm.
According to the report, Collado said he fired shots at the approaching motorist. The other driver then returned to his vehicle and left the area.
Officers found Collado in the hotel lobby when they arrived. Police reported that he acknowledged being involved in a road-rage confrontation and firing shots from outside his vehicle.
Investigators Find Damage to Honda Civic
During their examination of the scene and related evidence, officers located a black Honda Civic associated with Collado.
The vehicle reportedly had four bullet holes and shattered glass. The damage was documented as part of the investigation into the exchange of gunfire.
The other motorist involved had not been identified or located in the information contained in the arrest report.
Yerard Collado Taken Into Custody
Collado was arrested on an allegation of discharging a firearm from a vehicle.
He was taken to the Sweetwater Police Department, where he declined to answer detectives’ questions without his attorney present. He was subsequently held at the Metrowest Detention Center.
Online jail records referenced in the original report listed his bond as not yet set. The available information does not establish whether the case has since resulted in a conviction or other court ruling.
Incident Was Near the Mall, Not Inside It
The reported gunfire occurred near Dolphin Mall, rather than inside the shopping center. That distinction is important because the location has previously been associated with a separate report of possible gunfire.
In April 2024, reports of shots fired caused concern among shoppers and led some stores to close temporarily. Police later said they had found no evidence confirming that shots had been fired. Authorities indicated that an altercation had taken place, but no injuries were reported.
The March 2026 incident was different: it involved a reported road-rage confrontation outside the mall area and an arrest connected to the alleged gunfire.
What Investigators Have Not Confirmed
The available account does not identify the second driver or explain whether that person was later located. It also does not confirm whether anyone was injured during the confrontation.
The final outcome of the criminal case remains unclear from the information provided. Any later developments would need to be established through official police statements or court records.