By SANCHESKA BROWN

Tribune Staff Reporter

sbrown@tribunemedia.net

A MAN crashed into a wall and died moments after he was shot in the head while driving through the Coconut Grove area yesterday evening.

This killing took the country’s homicide count to 17 for the year, according to The Tribune’s records.

The incident happened shortly after 5pm on the corner of Fifth Street.

Officer-in-charge of the Central Detective Unit, Chief Superintendent Paul Rolle said police initially were called to the scene of a traffic accident but when they arrived officers discovered the victim had been shot.

“Officers received a call of an accident and officers responded to the scene and upon arrival noticed the driver, who had crashed into a wall, was suffering from a gunshot injury to the head,” Chief Supt Rolle said.

“Our preliminary information is that the individual was seen driving a champagne Toyota Camry, west on Coconut (Grove) Avenue at a high rate of speed, when he turned south and collided into the wall. We are not certain as to where or how he came by his injuries but we appeal to anyone who may have information to come forward.”

Police have not identified the victim, but The Tribune understands he is 42-year-old Dave Miller.

Anyone with information on this homicide is asked to contact police at 911 or 919, the Central Detective Unit at 502-9991 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 328-TIPS.

This homicide came two days after a 35-year-old man was stabbed multiple times during an argument with another man Saturday night.

The killing took place shortly after 8pm in Nassau Village.

Police said they received reports that a man was stabbed while in the area of Sumner Street. When officers arrived, they found the lifeless body of a man with multiple stab wounds in his body. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Assistant Commissioner of Police Stephen Dean said police believe the victim was involved in an argument on a nearby street with another man that resulted in his stabbing.

Police have not officially identified Saturday’s victim, but The Tribune understands he is Cyril Tomeko Cartwright aka “Short Man”.

Investigations into both murders continue.