On July 25, 2017, 37-year-old Devon A. Stewart Jr. was fatally shot in the area of 1214 NW 67th Street, located in the Model City neighborhood of Miami, Florida. The Miami Police Department has not been able to identify a suspect, and the case remains unsolved. Authorities are actively seeking information from the public and have offered a reward of up to $3,000 for any tips that lead to an arrest. Residents of the community are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers or the Miami Police Department Homicide Unit if they have any information that might assist in the investigation.
The investigation into Stewart's homicide is part of a broader problem of violence affecting Miami, particularly in areas such as Model City, where several unsolved homicides occurred in 2017. Local law enforcement has stressed the importance of community involvement in solving these cases, urging residents to share anything they know, no matter how minor it may seem. Stewart's murder has left the community in grief, as his family and neighbors continue to hope for justice and closure.
The lack of immediate leads and the challenges in gathering witness testimonies have hindered progress in this case. The police have made efforts to distribute flyers and work with local media to raise awareness about Stewart's killing, in the hope that someone with information will step forward.
