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Williamsville East graduate killed in Miami Beach

Posted at 1:41 PM, Jan 29, 2018
and last updated 2018-01-29 16:40:58-05

A GoFundMe page has been setup for information leading to the arrest of 29-year-old Kamil Patel's killer. 

According to the ABC Affiliate in Miami, Patel was shot and killed outside a Miami Beach karaoke bar on Thursday.

Patel was a 2006 Williamsville East High School graduate. He had recently moved to Florida from Texas. 

Patel and his girlfriend were reportedly walking in an alley behind the bar when a gunman opened fire. The woman was not hurt. 

Patel was taken to the hospital where he later died. 

Miami Beach Police say the gunman left the scene in a white car with a temporary tag, possibly read CC34319. 

Police are offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for the shooting.

Patel's friend Katy Parks has started this GoFundMe page to add to the $5,000. The goal is $20,000 and it has already reached well over $15,000 

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS.