Crime

Video: Man seen on video after a shooting in North Miami. Police need help finding him

A man was caught on video leaving the scene of a deadly shooting in North Miami. Now, police are turning to the public for help identifying him.

Joanel Casimir, 32, was shot and killed near Northeast 5th Avenue and Northeast 121st Street on the evening of Oct. 2.

A photo of Joanel Casimir, who was killed in North Miami on Oct. 2.
A photo of Joanel Casimir, who was killed in North Miami on Oct. 2. North Miami Police Department

North Miami police on Wednesday released surveillance video of the suspect, who is seen wearing a mask and a purple hoodie, fleeing the scene of the shooting.

A screenshot of the man police are seeking to identify after a deadly shooting in North Miami.
A screenshot of the man police are seeking to identify after a deadly shooting in North Miami. North Miami Police Department

Anyone with information should call the North Miami Police Department at 305-891-8111 or Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-8477. You can also submit tips through the Crime Stoppers’ website.

This story was originally published January 5, 2023 at 3:07 PM.

Grethel Aguila
Miami Herald
Grethel covers courts and the criminal justice system for the Miami Herald. She graduated from the University of Florida (Go Gators!), speaks Spanish and Arabic and loves animals, traveling, basketball and good storytelling. Grethel also attends law school part time.
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