Suspect arrested in connection with fatal stabbing at Miramar gas station, police say

MIRAMAR, Fla. — Miramar police have identified the suspect wanted in connection with a fatal stabbing that they say occurred at a gas station on Wednesday.

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Police said Jerry Saint Vil, 26, fled before officers arrived at the Mobile gas station located at 16961 Miramar Pkwy.

According to police, Saint Vil is accused of stabbing 51-year-old Teofilo Vargas after an altercation.

Police said Teofilo Vargus suffered serious injuries and was taken by helicopter to a nearby hospital, where he later died.

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Alan Vargas, Teofilo Vargas’ son said his father was working at a nearby car wash along Miramar Parkway near Southwest 172n Avenue when his dad’s life was cut short.

Authorities on Saturday confirmed that Saint Vil has been taken into custody thanks to what they called “outstanding investigative work” of the Miramar Police Department and their law enforcement partners.

Jail records show he is facing one count of first-degree murder.

A motive for what the suspect and victim were arguing about remains unclear at this time.

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