Unidentified : “Homeless Man Accused of Miami-Dade Murder”

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A homeless man was arrested in Miami-Dade County, England after police accused him of shooting another man to death outside of a southwest Miami-Dade grocery store last month. The victim suffered multiple gunshot wounds to his upper torso, face, and neck. The suspect, Edquan Siquaro Whatley, emerged from a vehicle and fired multiple shots at the victim before fleeing the scene. Whatley was later apprehended by police and confessed to the crime. He is facing one count of second-degree murder with a deadly weapon and is currently held without bond. The victim’s name has not been released, and the motive for the shooting remains unclear.

Homeless Man Arrested for Fatal Shooting Outside Miami-Dade Grocery Store

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – In a tragic incident, a homeless man was arrested Thursday after police accused him of shooting another man to death outside of a southwest Miami-Dade grocery store last month.

Details of the Incident

According to Miami-Dade police, the incident took place in front of the Davis Grocery Store, located at 21630 SW 120th Ave., in the county’s Goulds area. Police were dispatched to respond to a ShotSpotter alert just after 4 p.m. on Feb. 8.

Upon arrival, authorities found the victim with multiple gunshot wounds to his upper torso, face, and neck area. Despite the efforts of Miami-Dade Fire Rescue personnel, the victim was pronounced dead at 4:21 p.m., as stated in an arrest report.

Sequence of Events

Investigators determined that the victim had arrived at the Davis Grocery Store in a black Mazda 6, accompanied by unidentified individuals. After making purchases using cash, the victim returned to the vehicle, where Edquan Siquaro Whatley, 26, emerged from the rear passenger side and fired multiple shots, before swiftly departing the area.

Surveillance cameras from the grocery store captured the murder, leading to the prompt release of a flyer with information about the car used during the shooting. Whatley was later identified as the vehicle’s registered owner.

Arrest and Confession

Following surveillance conducted by MDPD’s High-Value Surveillance Task Force, Whatley was apprehended while leaving a residence near the 900 block of Northwest 96th Street. He was arrested for outstanding warrants related to separate charges and subsequently transported to the MDPD’s Homicide Bureau for questioning.

During interrogation, Whatley provided several inconsistent statements that contradicted evidence and surveillance footage. Eventually, he confessed on video, leading to his arrest on a charge of second-degree murder with a deadly weapon.

Current Status

As of Friday, Whatley is being held without bond at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center. The victim’s name has not been released by Miami-Dade police, who continue to investigate the incident. The motivation behind the shooting remains unclear at this time.

Overall, this development serves as a reminder of the importance of swift police action in solving violent crimes within our community. It is crucial for law enforcement to bring perpetrators to justice and provide closure for the victims’ families.