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An ongoing feud between two gangs led to a deadly late May shooting in Homestead, according to an arrest warrant obtained by Local 10 News.
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AFFIDAVIT IN SUPPORT OF ARREST WARRANT
Your Affiant is Detective Lauren Garcia, Badge #9881, of the Miami-Dade Police
Department (MDPD), Criminal Investigations Division, Homicide Bureau, and hereby swears
under oath before Sergeant Pedro Camacho, Badge #7912, that all the facts contained herein are,
to the best of her knowledge, true and correct, Your Affiant has been a Police Officer for six (6)
years and a Detective sinee May 2021. Your Affiant has received numerous investigative related
trainings, including Advanced Report Writing, Case Preparation and Courtroom Presentation,
Field Training Officer, Introduction to General Investigations, Interviews and Interrogations, and
several other courses. Furthermore, your Affiant has been involved in numerous investigations
resulting in search warrants,
Your Affiant, in her professional capacity, is the Lead Investigator assigned to MDPD
Case number PD230601183473, in the investigation of the facts and circumstances surrounding
the attempted murder investigation of [I :reinafer
referred (o as “The Victim,” and in doing so has found the following information to be true to the
best of her knowledge and belief. Because this Affidavit is being submitted for the limited
purpose of establishing probable cause, your Affiant has not included every aspeet, fact, or detail
of this investigation.
AffiantOn Monday, May 29, 2023, at approximately 12:17 p.m., the City of Homestead Police
Department (HPD) uniform officers, along with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) personnel,
were dispatched to a ShotSpotter alert call at 528 NW 3 Avenue, Homestead, Florida 33030.
While HPD units were enroute, their police dispatch received a 911 call for service advising of
an unknown white male, later identified as “The Victim,” suffering from a Gunshot Wound
(GSW) to his head. Upon the emergency units’ arrival at the scene, they discovered “The
Victim” lying on the ground, unresponsive, bleeding from his head in the front yard/driveway of
the aforementioned residence. Subsequently, MDFR Air South transported “The Victim” to
Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson South, located at 9333 SW 152 Street, Miami, Florida 33157.
‘The incident was documented under HPD case number: 23-033049.
While at the hospital, “The Victim” was stabilized and transferred to the Intensive Care
Unit (ICU). The medical staff advised law enforcement that “The Victim” was in critical
condition and he was placed on life support.
On Thursday, June 1, 2023, DETECTIVE DAVID MATA, Badge #331, of the HPD
General Investigation Unit (GIU), contacted Jackson South’s medical staff to obtain an update on
“The Victim's” condition. The medical staff advised him that “The Victim’s” family decided that
they would sign a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order, and that they will be disconnecting “The
Victim” from all life supporting instruments in the coming days, but he would remain on life
support pending organ procurement.Next, HPD DETECTIVE MATA contacted MDPD Homicide Bureau and notified investigators
about the on-going investigation. Subsequently, DETECTIVE MATA responded to the MDPD
Homicide Bureau, located at 9105 NW 25 Street, Doral, Florida 33172, and met with “Your
Affiant,” who ultimately assumed the lead role into the investigation.
HPD DETECTIVE MATA conducted a briefing and informed “Your Affiant” that this
case was documented under HPD case number: 23-033049, and during his investigation he
earned the following:
On Monday, May 29, 2023, at approximately 12:17 p.m., the City of Homestead Police
Department (HPD) uniform officers, along’ with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) personnel,
were dispatched to a ShotSpotter alert call at 528 NW 3 Avenue, Homestead, Florida 33030,
While HPD units were enroute, their police dispatch received a 911 call for service advising of
an unknown white male, later identified as “The Victim,” suffering from a GSW to his head.
Upon the emergency units’ arrival at the scene, they discovered “The Victim” lying on the
ground, unresponsive, bleeding from his head in the front yard/driveway of the aforementioned
residence. Subsequently, MDFR Air South transported “The Victim” to Ryder Trauma Center at
Jackson South, located at 9333 SW 152 Street, Miami, Florida 33157.
During the
33030, hereinafter referred to as I stated that while “The
Victim” was standing outside in the front yard of the residence, he was sitting in the driver seat
of his vehicle, which was parked in the driveway of the residence, listening to music J
Homestead, Florida 33030, hereinafter referred to fF
stated that IE cquesied him to go inside of the residence and {i
HR exited the vehicle and went inside the residence. MM furcher
stated, moments later he heard multiple gunshots being discharged, in a fully automatic
Affiantrefed (02 RRR ses
MI «i¢-< is vehicle and ran towards “The Victim.” Upon
approaching “The Victim,” he observed him lying on the ground, unresponsive, and bleeding
fiom a GSW to his head, IEEE then applied pressure on “the Victim's” GSW
until emergency personnel arrived. IEEE stated that he and his family are part of a
group called “La Familia” and that they have been having issues with members from “4" Street”
gang. Hee that the issues have stemmed from previous shootings and
homicides. I stated that members of “4 Street” killed
approximately a year ago and that they also killed [MM on Saturday, May 27, 2023,
documented under MDPD case number: PD230527176977.
At that tim
During the course of the investigation, HPD DETECTIVE MATA reviewed video
surveillance footage from several houses in the area. A Ring Deorbell surveillance footage from
“The Vietim’s” next door neighbor revealed that prior to the shooting, a newer model red in
color Honda Accord that was equipped with distinct black/silver-colored rims and dark tinted
windows, was casing the area, while “The Victim” was outside of his residence. Hereinafter, the
red Honda Accord shall be referred to as, “Subject Vehicle.” Further review of the video
depicted an unknown subject, hereinafter referred to as “Subject #1,” who was clad in a black
‘mask covering his face/head, a black zippered hoodie sweater, a white ‘T-shirt, black pants, and
black shoes. “Subject #1” walked towards “The Victim’s” residence in a northbound direction
Subject #1° stopped in front of 512 NW 3
situated just south of “The Victim’
‘on NW 3 Avenue from 4 Street. Subsequently
Avenue, Homestead, Florida 33030, whi
residence
and discharged multiple .40 caliber rounds from a fully automatic handgun towards “The
Victim.”
After the first volley of shots, when “Subj
t #1” observed that “The Victim” collapsed
onto the ground, “Subject #1” began running southbound on NW 3 Avenue towards NW 4
Street. Shortly thereafter, “Subject #1” (out of camera view) discharged the second volley of 40
caliber rounds from a fully automatic handgun, “Subject #1” continued to flee the scene on foot.
AffiantAn arca canvass was conducted following “Subject #1’s” direction of travel prior to and
after the shooting and additional surveillance cameras were obtained and reviewed.
Prior to the shooting, the additional video surveillance footage revealed the following:
The “Subject Vehicle” was seen waveling westbound on NW 6 Street passing “The
Victim's” residence, while “The Victim” was standing in the front yard, Later the “Subject
Vehicle” was then seen traveling westbound on NW 4 Street toward NW 4 Avenue. Upon
passing the intersection’s stop sign, the “Subject Vehicle” suddenly stopped west of the said
avenue. “Subject #1” was then seen exiting the “Subject Vehicle” via the passenger side door.
When “Subject #1” began walking eastbound on NW 4 Street towards NW 3 Avenue, the
“Subject Vehicle” continued traveling westbound on NW 4 Street.
After the shooting, additional video surveillance footage revealed the following:
“Subject #1” is seen running eastbound on NW 4 Street from NW 4 Avenue. Video
surveillance footage from VIP Towing, located at 322 NW 9 Terrace, Homestead, Florida 33030,
then depicts “Subject #1” running on NW 4 Street, and finally entering [i
Homestead, Florida, hereinafter reve
red fo as “The Premises.”
Further investigation into “The Premises” revealed that it is a known residence where
“dth Street” gang members socialize.
On Saturday, June 3, 2023, hoa
icide investigators located and interviewed two (2)
witnesses, hereinafter referred to as “Witness #1” and “Witness #2," who have been properly
identified, but whose identities will teroporarily remain confidential due to their safety
“Witness #1” provided a sworn statement advising that on Sunday, May 28, 2023, during
the evening, he was at [EEE Homestead, Florida, hanging out at his friend's house.
While ut this residence, a friend of his, whom he has known for over 10 year aPM i ics west naive Upon hs
arrival, “Subject #1” stated that he was going to shoot and kill “The Victim.” “Subject #1” left
the residence but returned shortly afier and advised that he could not complete the task because
“The Victim” was not outside. “Witness #1” later left the residence,
On Monday, May 29, 2023, “Witness f1” returned to his friend’s residence at [I
HEB Homestead, Florida in the evening. While at the residence, “Subject #1” also returned and
im,” “Witness #1”
gave “Witness #1” confirmation that he had successfully shot the “The Vi
confirmed that “Subject #1” is a known associate of “4th Street Gang,” and is known to carry a
arm, and has seen “Subject #1” in the past with a firearm,
‘On Tuesday, May 30, 2023, “Witness #1” explained that “Subject #1” asked him to help
”, it should be noted that a Glock 23 is a 40 caliber firearm and
him sell a “Glock 23 ghost gun
the casings recovered on the scene were 40 caliber. Furthermore, this information was
confirmed from a conversation seen from “Witness #1’s” Instagram social media account where
“Subject #1” sent a ditect message to another person asking if they wanted to purchase the
firearm, “Witness #1” advis
that this is most likely the firearm that “Subject #1” utilized
during the shooting.
After interviewing “Witne
#1,” homicide investigators interviewed “Witness #2.”
“Witness #2” stated that he was also at [EEE Homestead, Florida, op Sunday, May
28, 2023, when “Subject #1” azived. “Witness #2” advised that “Subject #1” stated he was
going to “get back TIN rcferring to “The Victim.” “Witness #2" then observed
“Subject #1” leave the residence but they fell asleep, so they were unsure if “Subject #1” ever
returned to the residence later that day. “Witness #2” stated they have known “Subject #1” for a
few years, “Witness #2” stated that “Subject #1” is known to carry either a Glock 23 or a Glock
27, but the firearm is a .40 caliber,
On Monday, May 29, 2023, “Witness #2” advised that sometime during midday, “Subject
#1” arrived at his house wearing a black hoodie, dark pants and a black mask. “Subject #1” was
out of breath, as if he had just finished running. “Subject #1” then stated, “I gotta go! I gotta get
7)outta here!” A red Honda sedan then arrived in front of Homestead, Florida,
picked up “Subject #1,” and then fled east advised that “Subject
41” is good fiends witha male named I 0 esis
at ' 10 estead, Florida, and drives fs
On Saturday, June 3, 202
che victim was pronounced deceased at 3:05 p.m, The
victim’s body was transported to the Miami-Dade Medical Examiner's for a post-mortem
examination (ME. Case Number: 2023-01711).
On Sunday, June 4, 2023, homicide investigators also met with FY
ER sc tat sometime ducing the week after the shooting ocourred, “Subject
#1” arrived at his residence of (IIIB orida city, Florida, grabbed some
clothing and left the residence without advising where he w
going. This was odd and out of
his character because this is where they reside together. [BEEP scvised “Subject #1” does
not have a cellular device or social media and she has not been able to contact him, /
only communicates with “Subject #1” when he arrives at the residence in person
On Sunday, June 4, 2023, search warrants were obtained and executed at
HE onestead, Floride, ED vomestead, Ploride, ond
Florida City, Florida, in an attempt to iocate evidence of the ongoing investigation, It should be
noted that “
subject #1” was not at any of the three residences ané none of his associates know of
his whereabouts as he is potentially fleeing and hiding from law enforcement,
On Tuesday, June 5, 2023, Miami-Dade County Chief Medical Examiner, Dr. Kenneth
Hutchins, conducted an autopsy of the victim. At the conclusion of the autopsy, Dr. Hutchins
determined the victim’s cause of death to be a gunshot wound to the head and classified the
manner of death as a homicide
WHEREFORE, your Affiant requests an Arrest Warrant be issued for Monico Enrique
Galban, W/M/19, DOB: 19/45/2003, ior one (1) count violation of Florida State Statute
ta)
Affiant Judge782.04(1)(a)1_ 1% Degree Murder, and one (1) count violation of Florida State Statute 790.16
Discharging Machine Gun, which each constitute a felony of the first degree.
Detective Bauren Gare¥a, Badge #9881
AFFIANT
sworn to and subscribed before me this
CIRCUIT
11th Judicial Gfreuit of Florida