Cuban Influencer Manuel Milanés Injured in Armed Attack

August 23, 2024

Cuban economist and influencer Manuel Milanés has been the victim of an armed attack, sustaining an injury from a gunshot wound and being rushed to a hospital. Although the circumstances of the incident have not yet been fully clarified, the information was confirmed by a source close to the influencer, who preferred to remain anonymous.

The attack occurred in the morning in the Ave María area, in Collier County, Florida. According to initial reports, a suspect was detained and is in custody, but the motives behind the attack remain unknown.

Local authorities received the first report of the shooting at 8:54 a.m., which triggered a rapid police response. Officers pursued the suspect to the area of Everglades Boulevard N and 60th Avenue NE, near Estates Elementary School in Golden Gate Estates. Aviation units participated in the pursuit, underscoring the severity of the incident.

So far, neither the authorities nor Milanés's family have provided additional details about the motive for the attack or the economist's health status. It is expected that more details about this troubling event that has shaken the community will be released in the coming hours.

Investigations continue as authorities attempt to determine the reasons behind this violent attack and whether there is any connection to Manuel Milanés's work or public activities.