The family and friends of a rollerblader gunned down in North Miami Beach is pleading for answers, as a search for a suspect has yet to yield results. NBC6’s Christian Colón rpeorts.
The family and friends of a rollerblader gunned down in North Miami Beach is pleading for answers, as a search for a suspect has yet to yield results.
Wilton Mena was rollerblading after 2 a.m. on Oct. 1 in the area of Northeast 167th Street and 18th Avenue when he was killed.
He had left his barber shop, gone home to grab his rollerblades and was skating when he was killed, according to authorities.
His body was found by who police described as two juveniles on their way to school.
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Loved ones spoke about their search for justice at a press conference Friday.
"It's not fair that today I don't have my older brother," Cindy Mena said in tears.
Mena also left behind a wife and child.
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Anyone with information could be eligible for a $5,000 reward and should contact Crime Stoppers at 305-471-8477 or visit CrimeStoppers305.com. All tips can remain anonymous.
On October 1, 2024, at approximately 2:06 a.m., Wilton Mena, also known as Frieza, was tragically killed while rollerblading in North Miami Beach, FL.
— Crime Stoppers Miami & FL Keys (@CrimeStopper305) October 3, 2024
📍 Location: N.E. 167th Street and N.E. 18th Avenue
🤑 REWARD: Up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest!
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