German Amado de la Cruz Jr., 49, was shot dead on April 10, 2024, inside his jet ski repair shop at a Brownsville warehouse in Miami. A witness found him on the ground with a gunshot wound; he was taken to a local hospital and pronounced dead. De la Cruz had operated Miami Beach Jet Ski Rentals at that location for about six years.

Police arrested 46-year-old Joseph Fullwood the day after the shooting. According to the arrest report, Fullwood fled the scene on a bicycle, later confessed, and said he acted because he had heard rumors that de la Cruz was a snitch and believed those rumors were confirmed by de la Cruz’s actions. Fullwood faces a second-degree murder charge, has pleaded not guilty, and remains in custody awaiting further court dates.

De la Cruz’s family and community described him as a loving father, devoted husband, and generous member of the neighborhood. A GoFundMe was created to help cover funeral expenses.

If anyone knew de la Cruz, his business, or saw anything around the Brownsville warehouse on April 10, please share what was seen or heard.