As the gravity of the situation unfolds, efforts remain underway to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

During a briefing at Miami City Hall on Friday morning, City of Miami Police Chief Manuel A. Morales updated the public on the condition of the artist, known as El Taiger, and the ongoing investigation. "We're not ruling any, any kind of situation out at this time," Morales stated, emphasizing the thorough nature of the probe.

Fans and close associates of El Taiger, whose real name is José Manuel Carbajal Zaldívar, have been gathering at Jackson Memorial Hospital, praying for his recovery. Conrado Cogle, a friend of the reggaeton star, expressed his distress, saying, "I do not feel good. It's difficult for me; it's a friend."

The incident occurred on Thursday morning near Ninth Avenue and Northwest 17th Street. Responding to reports of a shooting, Miami police officers found El Taiger unconscious in the back seat of a black Mercedes-Benz SUV with a gunshot wound to his head. Authorities are investigating whether the injury could have been self-inflicted. Chief Morales cautioned that, "If we determine that the case was criminal in nature, then we don't want to risk our ability to prosecute those that are responsible."

Despite having undergone surgery, El Taiger remains in critical condition. He is currently on life support, with significant damage to one side of his brain, though the other side remains intact, according to Nelson Martinez, El Taiger's former manager. Martinez described him as "a good guy, he's a great guy. He was friends with everybody."

El Taiger is a well-known figure in both Miami, where he resided, and Cuba, where he frequently performed. His record company released a heartfelt statement, urging the community to come together in support and prayer for his recovery: "In times of uncertainty, we often find ourselves grappling with the weight of our worries... Yet, amidst the sadness, we hold on to hope. Each prayer sent is a reminder of the love that surrounds him and the resilience we all carry within."

Authorities are urging anyone with information about what transpired inside the vehicle to contact Miami Police, as they continue their investigation into this troubling incident.