Grandfather killed in hotel leaves behind beloved twin brother, 2 daughters, son

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. – Derrick Moore mentioned he’s devastated and he won’t ever be the identical.

He mentioned he and his beloved 50-year-old twin brother, Dion Moore, labored within the hospitality trade for years. He by no means imagined he can be shot and killed whereas working at a resort.

Dion Moore was working early Friday morning on the Clevelander South Seashore Lodge’s entrance desk at 1020 Ocean Dr.

Witnesses mentioned Brandon Kortez Burris needed to go to the Clevelander Nightclub and had tried to sneak in, police mentioned. Burris, 29, was indignant when Dion Moore advised him he wanted to depart, police mentioned.

Burris, of North Miami, then tried to punch Dion Moore and when he failed he pulled out a gun from his waistband and shot him not less than six occasions, police mentioned.

Miami Seashore Fireplace Rescue personnel took Dion Moore to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Heart the place a physician pronounced him useless. He’s survived by his two daughters, a son, and a granddaughter.

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Burris ran away, however officers arrested him a couple of blocks away from the resort and located he was in possession of a handgun and not using a journal, based on Detective Ernesto Rodriguez.

Buddies and relations described Dion Moore as somebody who was selfless, devoted, and who beloved working in hospitality.

Burris is going through fees of second-degree homicide and battery towards a police officer.

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