Cristian Rolando Contreras, 20, was found shot to death inside an apartment at the Atlantico at Aquabella complex on West 35th Way in Hialeah at about 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. He and a friend, 18-year-old Kevin Ramirez, were discovered together in the unit at 11181 W. 35th Way; Hialeah police treated the scene as a double homicide and later confirmed both victims had been shot.

Early reports described both men as promising young barbers whose careers were gaining momentum. There were no immediate signs of forced entry reported, and police did not release details about the circumstances inside the apartment or a possible motive. Weeks later detectives continued canvassing for leads, families pleaded for answers, and by early fall officials and relatives acknowledged there were still no arrests and no identified suspect.

The shootings reverberated through Hialeah’s barbering community; friends, clients, and neighbors gathered for a candlelight vigil and relatives launched efforts to cover funeral expenses while urging the public to come forward with information. If anyone knew Cristian’s movements that day or saw something near 11181 W. 35th Way that could help the investigation, what can be shared with investigators?