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Jose Velez-Gomez

Case from Miami, FL dated Dec 27, 2017

Victim Details

Jose Velez-Gomez

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Miami

FL

2017-12-27

16

Jose

Velez-Gomez

07/23/2026

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Jose Velez-Gomez, a 16-year-old from Miami, Florida, tragically lost his life on December 27, 2017. He was fatally shot in the Little Haiti neighborhood of Miami. The incident occurred near Northeast Miami Place and 57th Street. Jose, affectionately known as "Chillito" by his friends and family, was working towards earning his GED at the time of his death. His family described him as a loving and happy individual who brought joy to those around him.

On the night of the shooting, neighbors ...
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  • Family mourns teen killed in Little Haiti shooting
  • Police: 1 dead after shooting in Little Haiti
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