Off duty Miami security officer gunned down
MIAMI FL Nov 17 2017 The body of an off-duty security officer gunned down laid on the ground covered by a yellow tarp in front of his house.
Police say 63-year-old Jacques Sylvestre was shot multiple times, but they do not know by who or why.
Not far away, his widow, overwhelmed by grief, was yelling and crying as friends and family held her up.
His daughter said she is horrified.
“He was an honest, strong man and he was firm. He didn’t deserve this crime right here,” said his daughter Taina Sylvestre. “He meant a lot. He was the backbone of the family.”
As Miami Dade Police worked the crime scene NW 112th Street and 18th Avenue, neighbors say the the man who worked as a security officer, also worked as a butcher from his home.
“He was a good, honest man and didn’t deserve this senseless killing,” said Taina. “He worked hard all his life. He was a Christian. He worked two jobs to take care of this family.”
Police say they responded to the scene shortly after 6:30 a.m. Thursday.
Detectives do not know if there had been a problem at his security job or if the shooting was a result of something personal but they are continuing to search for leads.
“If anybody knows anything, please help us and come forward,” said Taina. “Senseless, senseless, Senseless. I have to go down there and watch them carry him out of the yard.”
If you have any information, please call (305) 471- TIPS. Callers can be anonymous.
