Suspect Wanted For Torching Miami Police Car, Giovanni Fernandez, Dies In Hospital
MIAMI (CBSMiami) – The man suspected of burning a Miami police car during protests in downtown Miami has died in a South Florida hospital.
Miami police announced they were charging Giovanni Fernandez, 38, with arson and criminal mischief along with inciting a riot after he was found hospitalized due to an unrelated medical episode.
Investigators found Fernandez the FBI released surveillance images of him and offering a reward of $25,000 for an arrest and conviction.
However, after being hospitalized for about a week, Miami Police confirmed he passed away due to the undisclosed medical episode.
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Anyone with information on suspects who vandalized businesses or vehicles is urged to contact the Miami Police Department at (305) 579-6111 or Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at (305) 471- TIPS (8477).