Miami is shaken by the news that Cuban reggaeton star El Taiger, whose real name is José Manuel Carbajal Zaldívar, was critically injured in a shooting. He is now on life support at Jackson Memorial Hospital's Ryder Trauma Center, according to CBS News Miami.
The events unfolded yesterday morning when the singer was reportedly found shot in the head inside a black Mercedes SUV on Northwest 17th Street, near 10th Avenue. The details surrounding the shooting are still unclear, but authorities are quickly working to piece together the situation and have even identified a person of interest. In a statement to Telemundo 51, Miami Police Spokesperson Mike Vega said, "Evidence shows the shooting did not happen inside the car since there were no traces of blood." A sinister hint to the mystery, two gallons of gasoline was found in the trunk of the car, further complicating the narrative, as reported by NBC6 Miami.
El Taiger, known for his contributions to the Latin music scene and reggaeton genre, commands a significant social media following, with over 1 million Instagram followers. The news of his critical condition has rippled through the community, prompting friends and fans alike to come together in support. According to NBC6 Miami, a friend of the singer said, "The only thing we ask of people is to pray a lot because he can get through this. We are in shock because he is not a person who deserves any of this at all."
While the motive behind the shooting is still being unraveled, speculation has arisen as to whether this was an act by another or a self-inflicted wound. As reported by Florida News, investigators are trying to determine if the gunshot wound was the result of an external altercation. With the singer still behind the wheel when found, the circumstances of the incident remain as murky as the early morning in which it took place.
