Police ID Man Found Shot in Running Car

Driver killed in Miami Gardens, police search for suspects

Police have identified a man shot dead in his running car in Miami Gardens Tuesday night.

Octavio Avila Jr., 41, was found by police around 9 p.m. in his car at the intersection of Northwest 40th Ave. and 170th St.

Police said Avila's car had been involved in an accident, but they don't know if that had anything to do with the shooting.

Police have no suspects and are looking for the public's help in getting more information on the shooting. Anyone with info is asked to call the Miami Gardens Police Department at 305-474-1420 or Miami Dade CrimeStoppers at 305-471-TIPS.

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