MIAMI – For the to start with time because a fatal taking pictures virtually two weeks back, Martini Bar at CityPlace in Doral reopened its doors, but not with out controversy.
The bar opened Thursday night time in the identify of increasing income for the daughter of a single of their staff who was killed.
In accordance to Miami-Dade police, in the early hrs of April 6th, Jamal Wayne Wood, 37, received into a combat at the bar and ended up taking pictures and killing 23-calendar year-outdated George Alejandro Castellanos, a protection guard who tried using to intervene.
Wooden was shot and killed by a law enforcement officer doing work security.
7 men and women have been hurt in the shooting.
Twelve days afterwards, the bar reopened to a compact group and vacant sofas.
The club stated 100 per cent of the proceeds raised for the duration of the fundraiser would go to Castellano’s 16-thirty day period-previous daughter Everlyn Marie.
Louis Terminello, a co-owner owner of Martini Bar stated in a assertion that “we have invited George’s family members and definitely hope they come but recognize if they are unable. This is a really difficult time.”
The bar posted the facts about the fundraiser on social media. Nevertheless, the family members said they did not give the bar authorization to host the fundraiser and refused to attend.
In an Instagram remark underneath Martini Bar’s article, a Castellano loved ones member took concern with the occasion.
“My relatives did not approve of this fundraiser for my little one cousin. I would in no way permit my mates or family members to ever step foot into this location yet again. It is unbelievable that you believe that my spouse and children would help the position that neglected their responsibilities and caused my cousin to be murdered,” browse the put up.
The anger would not stop there.
A law organization symbolizing two of people wounded in the capturing, Yaniris Jerez and Frank “Miguel” Jerez, has announced they are suing Martini Bar, alleging negligent stability.
