Miami, FL
Community mourns barber shot, killed while rollerblading in North Miami Beach
NORTH MIAMI BEACH – The tight-knit community at Cibao Barbershop is grieving the loss of one of their own, 36-year-old Wilton Mena, affectionately known as “Frieza.”
Mena’s barber chair now sits empty, marked by a vase of flowers, a shot of liquor, and a small cup of cafecito, symbols of remembrance for a man whose presence was a constant at the shop.
“It’s crazy that he’s not here anymore,” said Jose Brito, who works at Cibao.
Mena was the first face you would see when you walked through the door, but you won’t see him here anymore.
“It’s too much. It’s too much,” said Brito.
According to police, Mena was killed while rollerblading near his home around 2 a.m. near the area of Northeast 167th Street and NE 18th Avenue on October 1st.
His close friends tell CBS News Miami Mena was shot in the back of the head and that he leaves behind his wife and two young sons.
“He’s a good person. A really good father,” said Brito.
Brito, Mena’s friend and coworker, had known him for more than 20 years.
He said during their last conversation, Mena talked about how excited he was to start coaching his sons in soccer and spending more time with them.
“I’m very happy because now I’m dedicated more time to my sons. So, every Saturday, I go to play soccer with my sons,” Brito recalls Mena saying the last day they spoke.
But now, two young boys will grow up without their father.
A man his friends say was positive and peaceful.
Those who knew him tell us they’re baffled and want to know why.
“It’s too much question and no answer,” said Brito.
Mena’s friends say his phone was taken when he was killed.
Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest in Mena’s case.
Anyone with information is encouraged to come forward and can remain anonymous.
The tragic loss has left a deep hole in the hearts of Mena’s friends, family, and customers, who will forever remember his positive and peaceful spirit.
Miami, FL
South Florida mother arrested for leaving daughter chained to fence, police say
Miami, FL
3 hurt in fire on Lincoln Road that started underground
Three people were hurt after a building caught fire on Lincoln Road on Sunday, according to authorities.
The Miami Beach Fire Department said it was working a fire near 230 Lincoln Road.
The flames had spread from a fire in a manhole that “ignited an FPL vault of an adjacent building,” officials said.
Three people were taken to Mount Sinai Medical Center with minor injuries.
The building was evacuated, and FPL has shut off power to the surrounding area, the fire department said.
Drivers were asked to avoid the area of Collins Avenue between 16th and 17th streets while crews worked the scene.
Miami, FL
“Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta” star Tommie Lee among 6 arrested during World Cup match in Miami, sheriff says
Reality television personality Tommie Lee — whose real name is Atasha Jefferson — best known for her appearances on “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta,” was among six people arrested during the England vs. Norway FIFA World Cup match in Miami on Saturday, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office.
The sheriff’s office said 60,024 fans attended the match. Deputies also reported 19 ejections from the stadium, adding that all incidents were isolated and handled quickly.
Authorities have not yet released the circumstances surrounding Jefferson’s arrest or any charges she may face.
A social media account that regularly reports celebrity news claimed Sunday that Jefferson was arrested July 11 and released July 12 after posting a $1,000 bond. The post also alleged she is facing a felony charge of interference with a sporting or entertainment event and said she later shared a video on Snapchat appearing to be in good spirits after her release.
What we don’t know
CBS News has not independently verified those claims, including the reported charge, bond amount or release information, and Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office has not publicly confirmed those details.
CBS News has also not independently verified what led to the encounter, and the sheriff’s office has not said what prompted deputies to take Jefferson into custody.
CBS News has requested Jefferson’s arrest report, booking information and any charging documents from the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office. A request for comment has also been sent to Jefferson’s representatives.
Reality TV star’s legal troubles in South Florida amid World Cup festivities
Jefferson rose to national prominence as one of the breakout personalities on “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta” before later appearing on several Zeus Network reality series, where she has remained a frequent cast member.
This is not Jefferson’s first legal issue in South Florida. In 2024, she was arrested in Miami Beach on a battery charge following an incident outside LIV Nightclub. Court records from that case alleged she physically confronted another person before officers took her into custody.
Saturday’s arrest comes as Miami continues hosting FIFA World Cup matches that have drawn tens of thousands of fans from around the world. Despite the arrests and ejections, the sheriff’s office said the event proceeded safely and described the incidents as isolated.
This is a developing story. CBS News will update this article as additional information, including the exact circumstances surrounding Jefferson’s arrest and any charges, becomes available.
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