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Sketch Released Of Suspect Who Shot Man Over Cell Phone

MIAMI (CBS4) -- Miami Police have an important new clue in the case of a man who was shot over his cell phone. Police have released a sketch of the suspect who shot 24-year-old Michael Jones in an attempt to take his cell phone.

Jones, a security guard, was walking to work on April 17th across the field of Charles Hadley Park in the area of NW 12th Avenue and 47th Terrace around 8:30 p.m. Suddenly, a man approached him and demanded his cell phone. When Jones refused, the man pulled out a shotgun and shot him in the stomach, according to police.

Jones, the father of a seven month old daughter, was rushed to Jackson Memorial Hospital where he remains in stable condition.

If you recognize the man in the sketch or know anything about the shooting, call the Miami Police Department's Robbery Unit at (305) 603-6370 or Crime Stoppers at (305) 471-TIPS (8477).

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