Fabian Alberto Justiniani was a talented man, a friend remembered as exceptional and always willing to lend a hand. Born on December 15, 1968, he was a loving presence in the lives of his family and friends, who recalled his childhood laughter and the delicious meals he would cook. An electronic engineer with a Ph.D., Fabian was the owner of Computronick, an auto electric business in Miami, Florida. His life was cut short at the age of 49 in a sudden act of violence that left his community in shock.
On Halloween night, October 31, 2017, tragedy struck in Miami’s Allapattah neighborhood. At approximately 8 p.m., as the evening’s festivities were underway, Fabian was shot and killed at the intersection of Northwest 22nd Avenue and 38th Street. When Miami Police Department officers arrived at the scene, they found Fabian unresponsive, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Despite the immediate response from Miami-Dade Fire Rescue personnel, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The shooting happened in a neighborhood that, like many urban areas, has seen its share of violence. However, the public nature of the crime on a holiday evening was particularly jarring. The motive for the killing remains unknown to the public, and authorities did not immediately release information about a potential suspect or what may have led to the fatal encounter. The sudden loss left friends and family grappling with unanswered questions and profound grief.
The Miami Police Department’s Homicide Unit launched an immediate investigation into Fabian's death. Detectives canvassed the area for witnesses and any available evidence that could shed light on the circumstances of the shooting. In the days following the homicide, police issued a public plea for assistance, urging anyone with information to come forward. Officer Kenia Fallat of the Miami Police Department stated, "Upon the arrival of the officers, they encountered an unresponsive man who appeared to be suffering from gunshot wounds." The case quickly went cold, with no arrests made and no suspects publicly identified.
In the wake of his death, those who knew Fabian shared their memories and sorrow. Friends described him as a brother, "Gone too soon but will never be forgotten." One friend promised to look after his loved ones, writing, "I promise to always be there for Yanet." Another remembered him as "always willing to help." A funeral service was held on Friday, November 3, 2017, at Caballero Rivero Westchester in Miami, where family and friends gathered to mourn and celebrate his life. The memories shared painted a picture of a beloved man whose absence would be deeply felt.
As of November 2017, Fabian Justiniani's murder remains unsolved. The investigation is ongoing, but authorities have not announced any significant breakthroughs. The Miami Police Department continues to seek information from the public that could lead to the person or persons responsible for his death. A reward is available through Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers for tips that lead to an arrest. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Miami Police Department's Homicide Unit at 305-603-6350 or Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS (8477). The family and friends of Fabian Justiniani await justice, hoping that someone will come forward to help close this painful chapter.
