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Melvin Zanares

Death by Force
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Melvin Manzanares, a 23-year-old from Miami, Florida, lost his life to gun violence on December 24, 2023. The incident occurred following a road rage incident in northwest Miami-Dade.

The events leading to his death involved an altercation at a gas station. According to detectives, one of the all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) involved in the incident hit Manzanares' car, prompting a verbal argument between the parties involved. This confrontation ultimately escalated into a fatal shooting. ...Read More
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  • Family of 23-year-old who was shot dead speaks out following road rage incident in NW Miami-Dade - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale
  • Driver killed after argument with ATV and dirt bike riders in NW Miami-Dade leads to shooting, sources say - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale
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    Victim Details

    Melvin Zanares

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Miami

    FL

    2023-12-24

    23

    Melvin

    Zanares

    11/22/2025

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