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Jose Velez

Case from Miami, FL dated Dec 27, 2017

Victim Details

Jose Velez

March 28, 2022

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Miami

FL

2017-12-27

16

Jose

Velez

06/21/2026


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Jose Velez, a 16-year-old boy, was tragically shot and killed on December 27, 2017, in Miami’s Little Haiti neighborhood. The incident occurred near Northeast Miami Place and 57th Street. On that day, neighbors reported hearing gunshots, and the young boy was found lying face up in a backyard. Family members, including Jose's mother Wanda Gomez and his cousin Marilyn Davila, were devastated by the sudden loss. Gomez expressed her deep pain, but also mentioned that she forgives the person who c ...
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  • 2017 Unsolved Homicides - Miami Police Department
  • Family mourns teen killed in Little Haiti shooting - WSVN
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    I've been following the case of Jose Velez, and my heart goes out to his family. It's truly awful to... ...Read More
    12/18/2024
    Jose Velez's murder has really shaken the community, and it’s just so tragic to think about a youn... ...Read More
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    I can't stop thinking about how brave and forgiving Wanda Gomez is. I mean, can you imagine going th... ...Read More
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