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Police Find Car Thought to be Involved In Shooting of New York Tourist on Miami Beach

Police say they have found a vehicle they believe was involved in the shooting of a tourist Sunday on Miami Beach.

The fatal shooting occurred along Eight Street and Ocean Drive near News Cafe, just before 7 a.m. Detectives recovered a Jeep as part of their investigation.

The victim, a tourist from New York City, suffered two gunshot wounds. He was transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital where he later died, police said.

He has been identified as 30-year-old Lavon Walker. According to social media posts, Walker was a youth minister and founding member of Save Our Streets Brooklyn, an organization that works to end gun violence.

Investigators are currently looking for three black males who may have been involved. Anyone with information is asked to call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at (305) 471-TIPS.

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