El Taiger has been confirmed dead a week after the reggaeton artist was found with a gunshot to the head in Miami.
Miami PD confirmed on Thursday (October 5) that they are investigating the death as a homicide. El Taiger was found with a gunshot wound to his head on October 3, 2024, in the back of a black Mercedes-Benz SUV. The vehicle was found near the Jackson Memorial Hospital before the reggaeton star was rushed to said hospital in critical condition.
After a week in intensive care, El Taiger was pronounced dead by doctors, his family confirmed via a statement posted on his Instagram account. Police have also released information about their suspect in a wanted poster for Damian Valdez-Galloso.
“His family would like to express their sincerest gratitude to the medical team at Jackson Memorial Hospital for their tireless efforts, as well as the millions who offered prayers and tributes during his hospitalization,” the statement written in Spanish reads (translated). “These past few days have been incredibly difficult for those who loved him, and the support from around the world has meant a lot.”
The reggaeton star’s family encourages his fans to dance and turn up to his music to celebrate his legacy. “Although this news is both shocking and heartbreaking, we encourage El Taiger fans to honor his memory by celebrating the joy he brought to so many. Turn up your music, dance and celebrate your life. The Taiger was the feeling of the people, and now we must keep that feeling alive through their music and their legacy,” his family said.
El Taiger’s fans have set up a memorial near the hospital where he was found with gunshot wounds. In the meantime, police are urging the suspect to turn himself in for questioning.