Man Critically Injured in Shooting
An argument between two long-time friends ended early this morning in a shooting that sent one man to the hospital where he remains in critical condition. Ray Alvarez, Jr., 28, was airlifted to Ryder Trauma Center after being shot with a handgun in the back and in the leg.
Key West Police responded to a report of shots being fired just after midnight at 3518 Duck Avenue. At the scene, Anthony Valdes, 40, said Alvarez and he were arguing in Valdes’s front yard. According to Valdes, he had confronted Alvarez about money he believes was stolen from the house. The men argued inside, then moved out into the yard. Valdes said that Alvarez became violent, attempting to cut him, then grabbing him in a choke hold. Valdes said, because he feared for his life, he drew a handgun from his pocket and shot Alvarez twice.
After Key West Police Detectives conducted a preliminary investigation, the early findings were presented to the State Attorney’s Office for review. Based upon the facts in the case so far, no charges have been filed.
Valdes has a free get out of jail card?
I think its a case of stand your ground, stand your ground with a gun in your pocket and shooting your victim in the back.
This guy would never hurt a fly unless provoked. I notice that they don’t mention that the money was found in Alvarez shoe or that it was almost $400 and Tony has 2 twin little ones and that the money was for their formula and diapers etc. Also fails to mention he had cut off his thumb with a skill saw at work the day before and that’s what Alvarez kept going for…there ate two sides to every story this is a hard working family man ķnow the facts before you judge!
This guy would never hurt a fly unless provoked. I notice that they don’t mention that the money was found in Alvarez shoe or that it was almost $400 and Tony has 2 twin little ones and that the money was for their formula and diapers etc. Also fails to mention he had cut off his thumb with a skill saw at work the day before and that’s what Alvarez kept going for…there are two sides to every story this is a hard working family man ķnow the facts before you judge!