NORTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - A family is pleading with the public to help find the gunman who shot and killed their son during an argument at a Wendy’s in Northwest Miami-Dade.
Johnny Collins, 28, was gunned down inside the fast food restaurant in the area of Northwest 119th Street and 27th Place, just after 6:20 p.m., Saturday.
“We don’t know how he got killed. We don’t know why he got killed. We don’t know what happened, but we would like to know,” said mother Taeleisha Diggs.
“Our son didn’t have to lose his life over an altercation in a public place,” said stepfather Patrick Daniels. “That’s wrong. You understand? Now we got to deal with our son’s death.”
According to police, an employee tried to break up the fight and was punched by Collins. Then the other man pulled out a gun, shot Collins and fled.
The Wendy’s Company released a statement following the shooting, saying they are working with police and adding, “Our thoughts are with those who are impacted by this terrible tragedy.”
Collins was the father of a 1-year-old boy, and his family said he was loved by many.
“Everybody loved Johnny Collins, everybody,” Daniels said.
“Johnny was great. To know him is to love him,” Diggs said.
“He was nice, humble. He was a good person,” Daniels said.
A person’s life was taken when someone decided to settle an argument with a gun. Now his family is asking for the public’s help to find the killer.
“If you know something, can you please talk? Say something,” said mother Taeleisha Diggs. “You know something, please say something because that was my son, and I’m going to miss him.”
If you saw something inside the Wendy’s and have any information that could lead to the arrest of the gunman, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.
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