Cuban-American businessman Sergio Pino was discovered dead this Tuesday at his residence in the exclusive Cocoplum neighborhood of Coral Gables, in what appears to be a case of suicide, confirmed Local 10 News.
The death of Pino, aged 67, comes just hours after FBI agents and local police officers raided his home. "Agents, along with local police officers, were seen outside the mogul's house on Isla Dorada Boulevard," reported Local 10 News on Tuesday.
The news quickly spread across various media outlets. Journalist Trent Kelly from the aforementioned news source noted on his social media account X that "several gunshots and loud bangs were heard outside the house," adding that law enforcement officers were "on the property for hours conducting some type of investigation." Several SWAT trucks were also visible outside the location.
Pino was the founder of Century Homebuilders Group, described on its website as "one of the largest Hispanic homebuilders in the country." Federal agents also arrived at the company's facilities located at 1805 Ponce de Leon STE 100, Coral Gables.
The magnate and his wife were going through a contentious divorce, with allegations of poisoning leveled by him against his wife, recently reported by the Miami Herald. These accusations of poisoning and threats against his wife had been denied by Pino.
Details Surrounding Sergio Pino's Death
This section provides answers to some of the most pressing questions regarding the tragic death of Sergio Pino.
Who was Sergio Pino?
Sergio Pino was a Cuban-American businessman and the founder of Century Homebuilders Group, one of the largest Hispanic homebuilders in the United States.
What were the circumstances of his death?
Pino was found dead at his home in Coral Gables, Florida, in what appears to be a suicide. His death occurred hours after FBI agents and local police raided his residence.
What was the status of his personal life at the time?
Pino and his wife were undergoing a contentious divorce, with accusations of poisoning and threats against his wife, which Pino had denied.