A former college basketball player was identified as one of the two victims who were shot and killed in their car over the weekend in Model City.
The shooting happened Saturday afternoon near Northwest 12th Avenue and 42nd Street, where a black vehicle was seen with its driver and passenger windows shattered.
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Police identified Tyler Royal, 24, and Antoine Joe Jr., 26, as the men who were killed. Joe was a basketball player at St. Thomas University in Miami Gardens. He graduated in 2020 and was about to work on getting his master's degree.
"Basketball, that's all my brother does — eat, breathe and sleep basketball," said Ashley Joe, Antoine's sister. "Stays to himself; he didn't bother nobody. A real humble person — that was the best thing about him, how humble he was."
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"St. Thomas University is saddened to learn of the passing of Antoine Joe. Antoine's infectious smile and unwavering positivity were blessings that touched students, faculty, and staff throughout our university," a St. Thomas University spokesperson said in a statement. "His enthusiasm and leadership on the court were integral to the success of Bobcat Men's Basketball. He will be deeply missed. Today, our hearts and prayers go out to his family as we also pray for the eternal repose of his soul."
Miami Police were still working to identify the suspect or suspects. It's unclear whether the shooting was targeted or random.
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