What started as a robbery in Miami ended with an uninvolved bystander in the line of fire and the alleged victim sitting in jail. Police say William Forhan was being robbed when he pulled out a gun and fired, hitting someone who was not part of the crime. Forhan was arrested and remains in custody while investigators and prosecutors sort out what happens next.
What police and video show
According to CBS News Miami, station reporting and video indicate that Forhan opened fire during the robbery and that an innocent bystander was struck by a bullet. The television report did not offer many specifics about where the shooting took place or the condition of the person who was hit.
Legal questions in Florida
Florida’s justifiable use of force laws can turn cases like this into legal knots. Chapter 776 of the state’s statutes sets out when force is lawful and when someone can claim immunity from prosecution. Per Florida Statutes, prosecutors and judges often have to decide whether a shooting meets the statutory standard for justified force before they move ahead with formal charges.
What’s next
Police plan to turn their evidence over to prosecutors, who will decide what charges, if any, to file. Those court records should clarify whether Forhan faces additional criminal counts beyond the initial arrest. For now, CBS News Miami reports that Forhan is behind bars, with officials yet to release a complete list of charges in the early stages of the case.
