Miami Gardens police search for first-degree murder suspect said to frequent Orlando and Atlanta areas
What authorities say they are looking for
Police in Miami Gardens are searching for 45-year-old Yalanski Dawkins, who is wanted on a charge of first-degree murder in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred on January 5, 2025.
Investigators say the victim was 41-year-old Antonio Fannin. Officers responding to the shooting located Fannin inside a vehicle that was parked in a residential driveway, authorities said.
Why Central Florida is part of the search
Miami Gardens police have warned that Dawkins has been known to frequent the Orlando area, prompting heightened attention in Central Florida as agencies seek to locate him. Police also said Dawkins is believed to frequent the Atlanta area.
Authorities have described the search as active and ongoing, involving homicide detectives and members of a U.S. Marshals task force working to locate Dawkins and take him into custody.
Public safety advisory
Police have urged the public not to approach Dawkins, describing him as armed and dangerous and warning that he may present an escape risk. Authorities have not released additional details about the circumstances of the shooting, potential motive, or whether investigators believe Dawkins is receiving assistance while on the run.
Police are asking anyone who believes they have seen Dawkins, or who has information that could help locate him, to contact law enforcement rather than attempting to intervene directly.
How tips can be reported
- Miami Gardens Police Department: Detective H. Baez at 305-474-2082 or 305-474-6473
- Miami-Dade County Crime Stoppers (anonymous tips): 305-471-8477
What remains unknown
As of February 20, 2026, authorities have not announced an arrest in the case. Police have not publicly detailed the evidence supporting the first-degree murder charge, nor have they released updated information about Dawkins’ last confirmed location.
Law enforcement agencies continue to ask the public to report credible information promptly, particularly in areas where Dawkins is believed to travel or stay, including Orlando and Atlanta.