El Taiger has tragically passed away at the age of 37, a statement from his social media has confirmed, a week after the Cuban reggaeton star was found in Miami with a gunshot wound to the head . According to reports, police are still looking for clues regarding a suspect or possible motive for El Taiger’s shooting, and authorities have identified at least one individual.
On October 3, El Taiger, whose real name is Jose Manuel Carbajal Zaldivar, was discovered unconscious in the back of an SUV in Miami city limits after he suffered a gunshot wound; he was immediately taken to nearby Jackson Memorial Hospital in extremely critical condition, as NBC 6 South Florida reported. There, he was placed in a medically induced coma and he survived in that state for the next seven days.
Hopes for recovery were initially tentative. The day after the shooting, a spokesperson for El Taiger emphasized the severity of the situation to E! News explained: “As of now, he is in critical condition. He has undergone surgery and the medical team has placed him in a coma to facilitate his recovery.” brain healing process and reduces inflammation.”
However, El Taiger eventually passed away from his injuries, as his representative confirmed on Thursday (October 10) in an update stating that the singer has now reunited with his his late mother. Later that day, in Havana, the singer’s hometown, fans began lighting candles next to photos of El Taiger in memory of the musician.
“Sadly, this afternoon, El Taiger was declared dead and has now been reunited with his beloved mother in heaven,” the announcement in Spanish was written on the singer’s Instagram, obtained by E ! News. “His family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the medical team at Jackson Memorial Hospital for their tireless efforts, as well as the millions of people who have sent prayers and remembrances during his life.” He’s in the hospital.”
Cubans light candles next to a photo of late reggaeton singer Jose Manuel Carbajal ‘El Taiger’ as they pay their respects in Havana on October 10, 2024. Cuban musician José Manuel Carvajal, known for stage name El Taiger, died on Thursday in Miami at the age of 37, After a week of hospitalization in critical condition due to a gunshot wound to the head, the Cuban Institute of Music and relatives of the singer reported. YAMIL LAGE/AFP via Getty Images/Getty Images
While asking for privacy for the singer’s family, the statement added: “While this news is both shocking and heartbreaking, we encourage El Taiger’s fans to honor his memory by celebrating the joy he brought to so many people. Turn on the music, dance and express your joy.” celebrate your life.”
Last week, Miami police spokesman Mike Vega told Telemundo 51 that authorities did not think El Taiger was injured at the location where he was found near Ninth Avenue and Northwest 17th Street. “We are sure that the incident did not happen on the corner where the car was found,” he said. “This happened somewhere else, someone drove it there, left it behind and walked away.”
Police began investigating after suspecting that someone else was present with El Taiger in the car. This week, Miami Police Chief Manuel Morales announced that Damien Valdez-Galloso, 49, was wanted for questioning in connection with the shooting.
“We are not sure if any other individuals related to the investigation may be out there,” Morales explained. “But now we need to speak to this gentleman today so if the public can help us then that will certainly help this investigation.”
El Taiger is known for his contributions to reggaeton, the eclectic style of popular dance music that evolved from dancehall and incorporates elements of hip-hop, Latin American and Caribbean music. He has collaborated with several fellow reggaeton artists on numerous songs and remixes since 2017. His family said that details about El Taiger’s memorial service will be announced soon.
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