The police in Miami, in the state of Florida, are investigating the crime that cost the life of the popular Cuban urban musician <a href="https://time.news/after-arrest-and-worrying-image-from-hospital-el-taigers-girlfriend-speaks-latest-news-from-cuba-photos-and-videos-2024-04-21-221548/" title="After arrest and worrying image from hospital, El Taiger's girlfriend speaks – Latest news from Cuba, photos and videos
– 2024-04-21 22:15:48″>José Manuel Carvajal Zaldívar, known as “El Taiger”, whose death has moved many on and off the island
The 37-year-old musician, who died on Thursday, lived in Miami but was traveling to Havana to visit his family, including his grandmother and children. Their music could be heard on both shores, located about 90 miles apart with the Florida Straits in the middle and separated by a political dispute that lasted more than six decades.
Miami Police spokesman Capt. Freddie Cruz said Thursday Martí news that they still cannot find Damian Valdez Galloso, alias “El Narra”, who may have important information about the case.
Police authorities have offered a reward of up to $5,000 for information about his whereabouts. However, the Police spokesperson indicated that Valdez Galloso “is not the suspect.”
“We want to talk to him because we have information [de] who may have information about this case, because we need to arrest the people responsible for this crime,” said Cruz.
Cubans light candles next to photos of late reggaeton singer José Manuel Carbajal, “El Taiger,” as they pay tribute to him in Havana on October 10, 2024.
The police authority clarified that the police are “talking to people who may be witnesses who have some kind of information.”
Shortly after the incident, the police ended the suicide.
Cubans of all ages place offerings next to photos of the late reggaeton singer José Manuel Carbajal. “El Taiger”, during a tribute in Havana on October 10, 2024.
The facts
“El Taiger” was found on October 4 in his car, where he lay after being shot in the head. He died on Thursday, October 10.
The musician, who publicly admitted his drug addiction and advice on social media not to fall “in what one day relieves you, and the next kills you,” battled for a week while in the hospital in critical condition at Jackson Memorial Hospital Miami.
Miami police have reported that it is a “very active” case and have acknowledged that they need help solving what they call an “answer.”
#TigerForce
Outside the hospital where he was hospitalized until his death, his fans sang his songs, lit candles and prayed for his recovery.
On social networks, the hashtag #FuerzaTaiger became a trend, showing his popularity and the affection that fans of his music have for him wherever they are.
Several official media outlets in Cuba, which is controlled by the island’s communist government, reported on the death of the artist.
“With the death of El Taiger, we say goodbye to one of the most recognizable figures in the urban genre, who never abandoned his status as a Cuban and who always showed love for his country,” said the state-run Cuban Music Institute i. statement.
Famous international musicians such as Willy Chirino, J Balvin and Tekashi 6ix9ine called for the recovery of “El Taiger”.
“Today I am with you Jose and I pray to God to see you again on stage … I hope one day we can sing together in Cuba for free! ❤️”, Chirino wrote on his Instagram account and ” El Taiger” fight for his life.
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