Two 18-year-old young men were arrested and are facing second-degree attempted murder charges after being identified as the alleged perpetrators of a shooting, for reasons that remain unclear, which occurred in the parking lot of a park in Miami.
The accused -Hispanics whose country of origin has not been revealed- have been identified as Rubén Ayala, who was the one who fired; and Reniery Josué Solís, who was driving the vehicle from which the shots were fired.
The police report indicates that one of the young men fired at the occupants of a vehicle on January 27 at Gerry Curtis Park, located at 19th Street and 24th Avenue in the northwest of the city.
According to the authorities, the attack occurred while the victims were parking their vehicle in the park.
"One of these suspects approaches him and pulls out a gun. The driver speeds up, but as he is leaving, shots are fired at him and the vehicle was hit multiple times," explained Mike Vega, spokesperson for the Miami police, in statements to America Tevé, who added that one of the victims was lightly injured.
A key witness managed to photograph the license plate of the car used by the attackers to flee, and alerted the police.
Vega noted that once they had the vehicle registration, they investigated, and a person told them who the involved parties were.
The reason for the attack is still unclear.
“We do not know the reason why they fired, whether they were familiar with the person or intended to rob them. I believe that in this case, the victim did the right thing by trying to avoid confrontation and leaving the scene. The victim also had a gun in the car and did not fire,” the police spokesperson clarified.
Both suspects appeared before the Miami-Dade criminal court this Wednesday, facing multiple charges, including second-degree attempted murder.
Judge Mindy S. Glazer denied them the right to bail. As of the closing of this report, there are no further details about the incident.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Shooting in Miami and Its Legal Implications
Who are the accused in the Miami shooting?
The individuals accused of the shooting in Miami are Rubén Ayala and Reniery Josué Solís. Rubén Ayala has been identified as the shooter, while Reniery Josué Solís was driving the vehicle from which the shots were fired. Both are facing charges of second-degree attempted murder and have been denied bail.
What happened during the shooting at Gerry Curtis Park in Miami?
In Gerry Curtis Park in Miami, a shooting occurred when Rubén Ayala fired at a parked vehicle in the park. The victims tried to flee while shots were being fired at them, and although the vehicle was hit multiple times, one of the victims was only lightly injured.
How were the suspects of the shooting identified?
The suspects were identified thanks to a witness who managed to photograph the license plate of the vehicle in which the assailants fled. The police, upon receiving this information, were able to investigate and uncover the identities of those involved in the incident.
What is known about the reason for the shooting in Miami?
The motive for the shooting in Miami is still unclear. Authorities have not determined whether the shots were the result of an attempted robbery or if the victims were known to the attackers. The investigation is ongoing to clarify the reasons behind the attack.
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