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For Immediate Release:
August 19, 2016

Media Contact:
Det. Dan Ferrin
[email protected]
(305)471-1900

***** UPDATE *****

   
Topic: Homicide
Case #: PD160818313210
Date & Time of Occurrence: 08/18/2016 at approx. 2:30 p.m.
Address of Occurrence: 6500 NW 22 Avenue
  Miami
   
Subject #1:
Subject's Name: Kellen Darnell Gaulden, (B/M)
Subject's DOB: 06/06/1988
Subject's Age: 28
Subject's Address: 2231NW 66 Street
  Miami, Florida
Subject's Charges: 2nd Degree Murder
Deceased #1:
Deceased's Name: Devonair Blake , (B/M)
Deceased's DOB: 02/20/1997
Deceased's Age: 19
Deceased's Address: 7735 NW 22 Avenue #309
  Miami, Florida


Homicide


(Miami-Dade County, FL) -- 

The Miami-Dade Police Department (MDPD), Homicide Bureau, is investigating a shooting that occurred about 2:30 this afternoon leaving one man dead in northwest Miami-Dade.

According to investigators, the MDPD responded to a call of a shooting in front of 6500 NW 22 Avenue.  Upon officers’ arrival they discovered one black male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.  Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded and pronounced this individual deceased on scene. 

Investigators are questioning a black male in regards to his involvement, if any. 

The investigation continues…   

 

UPDATE #1:  Kellen Darnell Gaulden has been arrested for the murder of Devonair Blake and charged with 2nd Degree Murder.  According to investigators during an attempted armed robbery, Devonair Blake approached Mr. Gaulden with a firearm and demanded his chain and wallet.  A struggle between Gaulden and Blake ensued.  Mr. Gaulden was able to disarmed Blake, chasing him for approximately two minutes, and subsequently shot him multiple times.   

Mr. Gaulden remained on scene until police arrived.  He was transported to Miami-Dade Police Department Homicide Bureau, where he invoked his rights, and charged accordingly.

 

 

 


 
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact CrimeStoppers
(305)471-TIPS (8477) or (866) 471-8477
Visit www.crimestoppersmiami.com and select “Give a Tip”
Send a text message to 274637. Enter CSMD followed by the tip information and press send.
   

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