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Details Emerge on the Arrest of Damián Valdez in New York, Charged with El Taiger's Murder

Friday, November 1, 2024 by Zoe Salinas

New information has surfaced regarding the arrest of Damián Valdez-Galloso, who has been identified by Miami Police as the prime suspect in the murder of José Manuel Crabajal Zaldívar, also known as El Taiger. The arrest, which took place on October 29, occurred in front of a business in Queens County, New York. Undercover officers managed to apprehend Valdez-Galloso in a carefully coordinated operation.

Security cameras at the location captured the dramatic moment when an officer drew a gun on Damián right on the sidewalk. Valdez-Galloso complied by dropping to the ground, allowing three officers to take him into custody. "The operation was essentially peaceful because the officers handled it very professionally," a business employee who witnessed the arrest commented to Univisión. Although the video of the arrest has not yet been made public, it forms a crucial part of the ongoing investigation.

Court Proceedings and Extradition

Damián Valdez-Galloso is scheduled to appear in court on November 12, with proceedings set to take place in Queens, New York, the same location where he was detained. Journalist Daniel Benítez reported that Valdez-Galloso will be extradited to Miami. The extradition process, typically resolved within 30 days, can vary in duration, sometimes taking longer.

Unfolding Revelations

This week, Teresa Padrón, the former manager of El Taiger, disclosed in an interview that Damián himself dialed 911 after shooting the singer and abandoning him in a car near Jackson Memorial Hospital on October 3. Authorities also possess a significant video captured by a security camera from a nearby residence, which recorded the events at Valdez-Galloso's rented home.

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