Dwight Dupuch, a 37-year-old African American man, was tragically shot and killed on September 9, 2019, in Miami, Florida. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning outside a convenience store in the Coconut Grove neighborhood. Dupuch, a truck driver, had stopped by the store while visiting family in the area. Surveillance footage captured Dupuch arriving at the store and briefly speaking with a woman who had been riding in the passenger seat of his vehicle.
Shortly after, he exited the car, and within 20 minutes, he was ambushed and fatally shot by an unknown assailant. Witnesses reported seeing people running for cover as the shots were fired.
Dupuch's body was found on the sidewalk, covered by a white tarp, near his black Nissan. He was pronounced dead at the scene by fire rescue crews. Friends and family members who gathered at the site identified him and expressed their grief, highlighting his role as a devoted father to his three children. Roxanne Gomez, the mother of Dupuch's youngest child, described him as a great father who traveled frequently to provide for his family.
The Miami Police Department launched an investigation into the murder, but as of the latest updates, no arrests have been made, and no suspects have been publicly identified. The investigation remains ongoing, with authorities urging anyone with information to come forward. The community and Dupuch's loved ones continue to seek justice for his untimely death.
