Man Found Stabbed To Death In NW Dade Home, Several Personal Items Missing

MIAMI (CBSMiami) - Police say a northwest Miami-Dade man was found stabbed to death inside his home Thursday.

Twenty-four hours later, detectives identified the victim as 66-year-old Izak Shrira.

Investigators are now offering up to a $3,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.

Shrira was stabbed several times, according to police, in the 7900 block of NW 1st Place.

The man's son went to his father's home around 6 p.m. and discovered his body.

Neighbors were shocked.

"I grew up in this neighborhood and I've never experienced anything bad like that, I mean, I live around here, my childhood was in this neighborhood, and I've never experienced anything horrifying like this," said Nettgy Jean Pierre.

As for the man, she said she didn't know him well.

"Actually, they just moved in and little did I know he was about to be gone," she said. "I didn't see him with any kids. I just saw him with his wife and that's all."

Jean Pierre said she feels bad for the man's family, especially his son.

"Imagine coming into the home and finding your father just lying there, that's traumatizing, that's going to leave a lot of scars," she added.

Miami-Dade police said their preliminary investigation did not reveal any signs of forced entry into the home.

The son reported that a couple of personal items were missing.

Neighbors say this home was once a nuisance because of crime and drugs. It then sat vacant for months and property owner cleaned up the area and the victim moved in just two months ago.

If you have any info to help call Miami dade Crimestoppers 305-471-TIPS.