MIAMI GARDENS, FLA. (WSVN) - The family of a longtime Miami Lakes librarian who was shot and killed after he had stopped at an ATM in Miami Gardens is urging the public to come forward with information that might lead to the gunman’s arrest.
Miami Gardens Police believe 47-year-old Jamie Humet was targeted by a robber as he left the Dade County Federal Credit Union near the intersection of Northwest 206th Street and Second Avenue, Dec. 10.
Humet’s funeral took place on Thursday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Doral, where hundreds of loved ones showed up to pay their respects.
Wednesday afternoon, his loved ones joined Miami Gardens Police officers as they pleaded for the community’s help.
“We believe that there’s a gunman and someone driving the vehicle,” said Miami Gardens Police Sgt. Joseph Marinella.
Humet’s brother, Nick Humet, said he is still grappling with the reality that no one has given authorities any tips about the crime.
“These are wonderful police officers trying to do an extraordinarily hard job, and they need your help,” said Humet’s brother, Nick Humet. “They just do. I mean, it’s on us. They’re not magicians; they can’t read Tarot cards. I mean, it’s on us to help them do their job, and if we don’t, we get what we deserve.”
Newly released surveillance video from an area business shows a white, newer model Kia Optima pulling over near the ATM. The man police believe to be the shooter could be seen getting out of the passenger side. Moments later, Humet was seen walking toward the ATM.
Another surveillance camera caught the subject, seen dressed entirely in black, fleeing the scene on foot. Police said he was trying to catch up with the getaway driver.
Miami Gardens Police Chief Delma Noel-Pratt said they stepped up patrols during the summer and winter holidays.
“We’ve noticed a pattern across the county,” she said. “Let me put it that way, that — especially this time of year — people see it as an opportunity to go ahead and to seize the moment so to speak.”
Nick described his brother as a devoted son and uncle.
“My family is devastated. My mother will never recover from this,” he said. “We don’t want our beautiful city that I grew up in to have this kind of animal running around doing this.”
Noel-Pratt said Miami Gardens residents like Humet should not have to fear going to withdraw money from an ATM.
“There’s no way that this young man shouldn’t have a right to go to the ATM, whatever time it is,” she said. “It’s not his fault that he went at 8:30 at night. Yes, we stress the importance of not being out there at certain hours and what have you, but it’s still his right.”
“Our family just can’t understand why somebody out there wouldn’t help these fine officers,” said Nick.
The victim devoted more than 20 years of his life to the Miami-Dade Public Library System. The Miami Lakes branch will be closed on Thursday in honor of his funeral.
Humet’s family said they did not set up any of the GoFundMe accounts that have been launched on his behalf. Instead, they asked the community for their prayers and any information they can provide to police.
Last Thursday, Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez raised the Crime Stoppers reward to $13,000 after pitching in $10,000.
If you have any information on this shooting, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a $13,000 reward.
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