Clerk Killed During Armed Robbery at North Miami Beach Smoke Shop; Police Seek Four Suspects
Surveillance Footage Captures Fatal Shooting of Store Clerk by Gunman in Red Hoodie; Public’s Help Needed
According to WSVN7 News Miami, Police in North Miami Beach are urgently seeking four suspects in connection with the tragic shooting of Salem Albakri a 35-year-old store clerk at Miami Cloudz Smoke Shop. The incident unfolded on June 11 at around 9:45 p.m. at the shop located at 2063 NE 163rd Street. Surveillance footage reveals the chilling moment when four men entered the store and one of them wearing a distinctive red hoodie pulled out a firearm. The assailant ordered Albakri not to move but as Albakri attempted to flee to the back of the store he was fatally shot by the gunman. The suspects then fled the scene leaving Albakri gravely injured. Despite immediate medical efforts Albakri succumbed to his injuries on-site.
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Community Mourns Loss of Beloved Clerk Amidst Calls for Justice and Safety After Fatal Shooting
Salem Albakri was known in the community as a dedicated and diligent worker who had moved to Miami recently after getting married hoping to start a new life. His untimely death has profoundly affected his family friends and local residents who remember him as a kind and hardworking individual. The incident has instilled a deep sense of fear and unease among the business owners and patrons in the shopping plaza where the smoke shop is located. Neighbors and those who knew Albakri are mourning his loss and calling for justice, expressing concerns over the increasing violence in their community and the need for safety measures to prevent such tragedies.
North Miami Beach Police are asking the public for help to catch the suspects involved in this crime. They think the robbery became violent causing Salem Albakri’s death. To speed up the investigation Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the suspects’ arrest. Anyone with information should call 305-471-TIPS. Callers can remain anonymous and safe while helping to bring justice for Albakri.