A Miami-Dade man, known to locals as "Fat Boy," was the victim of a fatal drive-by shooting in the Goulds neighborhood on Saturday, his family has confirmed. The deceased has been identified by his stepmother as Edward Roberts, as per a report by Local 10 News. The incident occurred near Southwest 222nd Street and 114th Court, where police were called to the scene following reports of gunshots.
Roberts' demise was marked by the sight of a black car riddled with bullet holes, its shattered windows speaking silently of the violence that had passed. A Local 10 News crew noted the vehicle's damage, including at least two bullet holes in the driver's side, and a destroyed back windshield, before it was hauled away. While the motive behind the shooting is shrouded in mystery, authorities are yet to release further details about the victim. Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers, however, has put forth a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest in the case.
Meanwhile, CBS News Miami has reported on the community's identification of Roberts, referencing a flyer from Crime Stoppers Miami & FL Keys circulated on social media platform X. The news outlet acknowledges that the full circumstances of the homicide are still unknown and that they have reached out to local law enforcement for additional details.
As the investigation proceeds, the $5,000 reward offered by Crime Stoppers indeed reinforces the solemnity with which Miami-Dade officials are treating the case. Anyone in possession of information is encouraged to come forward.
