John Etienne Oscar, a 23-year-old Haitian-American male, was tragically killed on January 5, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Florida. Oscar, who worked as a limousine driver, was driving a black luxury van near the 3000 block of Northwest 151st Street when he was fatally shot at around 5:30 a.m. The shooting caused him to lose control of the vehicle, which subsequently crashed into a nearby fence. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots followed by a loud crash.
Oscar was described by his employer, Rashawn Welch, as a hardworking and honest individual who had been working with him for four years. Welch noted that Oscar had just dropped off some passengers and was on his way home when the incident occurred. The news of his death left his family and friends in deep sorrow, with his mother reportedly crying continuously since the morning of the incident.
The investigation into Oscar's death revealed that he had a criminal history, including arrests for grand theft and aggravated assault with a firearm. However, it remains unclear whether his past played any role in his murder. The police have not identified any suspects or made any arrests in connection with the case. The motive behind the shooting is still unknown, and the investigation is ongoing. Authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward and contact Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers.
Oscar's family, including his father Jhonyan Oscar and sister Julienna Oscar, expressed their devastation and called for justice. They described him as a good person with a heart, despite his past troubles. The family and community have been deeply affected by the loss, and a makeshift memorial with candles, stuffed animals, and a Haitian flag was set up at the crash site to honor his memory.
