NewsNBC 6 South Florida (WTVJ) – Local NewsJuly 17, 2026Miami-Dade
Suspect arrested in 2021 murder of Miami store owner
Nearly five years after the fatal shooting of a Boost Mobile store owner in Little Havana, police have arrested 40-year-old Edgar Olivas. Olivas is charged with first-degree murder and armed robbery following an investigation that linked him to the scene via surveillance footage and witness identification.
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The arrest marks a significant development in a cold case involving the 2021 death of Walter Castañeda Sr., resulting in the suspect being in the Miami-Dade correctional system.
Key Facts
- Edgar Olivas, 40, was arrested and booked into the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center on charges of first-degree murder and armed robbery.
- The charges relate to the Oct. 1, 2021, shooting death of 64-year-old Walter Castañeda Sr. at his Boost Mobile store in Little Havana.
- Witnesses reported that the gunman demanded Castañeda 'let everything go' and took a black bag before a shootout occurred.
- Castañeda was shot in the abdomen while closing his store and later died at a local hospital.
- The suspect fled in a vehicle that was later reported stolen on Oct. 3, 2021.
- Investigators linked Olivas to the crime through a photo lineup, surveillance video from a gas station, and phone records.
- The arrest warrant for Olivas was filed in December 2021, but he was not apprehended until Orlando Police stopped him recently.
- Olivas is currently being held without bond.
- The victim's grandchildren were present in a nearby car during the incident.
Who's Mentioned
location443 Northwest 12th Avenue“The location of the Boost Mobile store where the incident occurred.”locationTurner Guilford Knight Correctional Center“The facility where the suspect is being held.”personMichael Vega“Miami Police spokesman who commented on the arrest.”personWalter Castañeda Sr.“The victim, a 64-year-old Boost Mobile store owner killed in 2021.”personEdgar Olivas“The suspect arrested and charged with first-degree murder and armed robbery.”