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Orestes Betancourt

Case from Hialeah, FL dated Aug 07, 2021

Victim Details

Orestes Betancourt

Male

Hialeah

FL

2021-08-07

33

Orestes

Betancourt

06/23/2026

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Orestes Betancourt, a 33-year-old resident of Hialeah, Florida, tragically lost his life on August 7, 2021. Betancourt was fatally shot at a gas station where he owned a car wash. The incident occurred when he approached a dark blue BMW, and a gunman inside the vehicle opened fire, striking him fatally. Betancourt was rushed to Jackson Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The investigation into Betancourt's death led to the identification of Eduardo Macias as a primary suspect ...
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  • NBC 6 South Florida: Man Who Barricaded in Hialeah Facing Murder Charge in Gas Station Shooting
  • NBC 6 South Florida: Homicide Suspect Surrenders After Barricading Inside Hialeah Apartment: Police
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