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Miami, FL - A person of interest in the murder of Cuban rapper El Taiger has been arrested in New York City.
Authorities say Damian Valdez Galloso, a person of interest in the case, was arrested in New York City as part of the investigation into the murder of Cuban rapper El Taiger.
El Taiger, whose real name was Jose Manuel Carbajal Zaldivar, was fatally shot in Miami on October 3rd.
The 37-year-old musician succumbed to his injuries two weeks later.
Galloso is expected to be transported back to Miami to face questioning.
While he has not been charged at this time, authorities believe he may have crucial information regarding the murder.
El Taiger's manager, Marcel Reinosa, expressed relief at the arrest, stating, "Right now we are feeling a lot of relief. Internally we have been dealing with this, the past days emotional."