Vergnio Mondestin, a 30-year-old Black man, was shot and killed on September 14, 2018, in Northwest Miami-Dade near Northwest 15th Avenue and 132nd Terrace. He was taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The Miami-Dade Police Department opened a homicide investigation and sought public help to identify and apprehend the person who shot him.

Authorities have not announced any arrests or identified a suspect. The investigation remains active and Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers offered a reward for tips that could lead to an arrest. Mondestin’s death has had a strong effect on his community, and detectives continue to urge anyone with information to come forward.

If anyone knew Vergnio Mondestin or saw activity in that area on September 14, 2018, please contact the Miami-Dade Police Department with information.