Crime & Safety

Police Identify Man Killed After Car Broke Down

Jose Manuel Reyes refused to turn over his belongings.

MIAMI — The man who was shot and killed over the weekend after his car broke down has been identified as 42-year-old Jose Manuel Reyes.

The incident occurred at 7:22 p.m. on Saturday at Northwest 10th Avenue and 4th Street.

Reyes was shot multiple times in the chest, according to Officer Yelitza Cedano of the Miami Police Department., who said that Reyes pulled over after experiencing car trouble.

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"While outside of his vehicle, the victim was approached by an unknown male who demanded his property. The victim refused to give up his belongings at which point a struggle ensued. The unknown male produced a weapon and shot the victim several times," according to Cedano, who said police believe the man attempted to defend himself.

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Miami Fire Rescue transported Reyes to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center where he later died of his injuries.

Cedano said the suspect fled west on 4th Street.

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