NORTH MIAMI, FL – A suspect has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting during a smoke shop robbery in North Miami. Authorities have identified the suspect as Marvin Bowers Jr., who was 17 at the time of the incident. The shooting claimed the life of 35-year-old Salim al-Bukhari last June, according to police reports.
Surveillance footage reveals that Bowers, accompanied by three others, entered the store, engaging the clerk by requesting to view various items. The situation escalated quickly, with Bowers allegedly opening fire and fatally shooting al-Bukhari in the back.
In addition to Bowers, law enforcement officials have arrested 23-year-old William Robinson, another suspect linked to the crime, last August. Both individuals are facing serious charges, including first-degree murder. Bowers appeared before the Miami-Dade Bond Court on Friday, where he was charged with robbery and murder and is being held without bond.
Robinson also faces a first-degree murder charge, reflecting the severity of the crime that has shaken the community. The swift actions of the police in apprehending the suspects have been commended by local residents.
The incident has raised concerns about youth involvement in violent crimes, prompting community leaders to call for increased intervention and support programs for at-risk youth.