North Miami Police Arrest Suspect in Fatal Abduction
Authorities have taken a second man into custody following the October kidnapping and murder of a 22-year-old victim.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Property Crime
Police have arrested 25-year-old Naquon Jahrell Fagan for his alleged role in the kidnapping and murder of Eddrick Bethune in North Miami. Fagan was linked to the crime through surveillance footage and cell phone records.
Why it matters
The arrest highlights the ongoing investigation into a violent October kidnapping that involved suspects impersonating police officers. Authorities are working to hold all involved individuals accountable for the abduction and subsequent killing.
Naquon Jahrell Fagan and Devorise Carl Johnson have both been taken into custody on charges including murder and kidnapping. The investigation remains active as authorities search for three other suspects who were involved in the October 3 incident.
The players
Naquon Jahrell Fagan
He is a 25-year-old suspect currently facing charges of murder and kidnapping in connection with the crime.
Devorise Carl Johnson
He is a 21-year-old suspect who was taken into police custody for his involvement on October 15.
Eddrick Bethune
He was the 22-year-old victim who was abducted, shot multiple times, and found deceased on a roadway.
The details
The suspects allegedly used a vehicle equipped with flashing emergency lights to kidnap 22-year-old Eddrick Bethune from the Aliro Apartments. Following a shootout and a third-story window escape, Bethune was later found shot to death, and the group's getaway car was intentionally set on fire.
Timeline
October 3, 2026: The abduction and shootout occurred at the Aliro Apartments.
October 4, 2026: The victim's body was discovered on a roadway at 7:25 a.m.
October 15, 2026: Suspect Devorise Carl Johnson was arrested.
October 22, 2026: Authorities reported on the status of the investigation.
Legal Context
This case follows a pattern of high-stakes investigations involving violent crime and the use of police impersonation tactics in South Florida. It marks a departure from standard property crimes, highlighting the elevated risks when suspects bypass normal criminal boundaries.
Local residents should remain vigilant given the nature of the suspects, who allegedly used faux police equipment to deceive their victim. Authorities continue to process evidence from the scene as they pursue the remaining individuals involved.
The takeaway
This incident serves as a grim reminder of the dangers posed by individuals attempting to impersonate law enforcement to gain access to victims. Residents are urged to report suspicious vehicles using lights that do not match official department patterns.
Further reading
For more information on regional safety, read the Property Crime report.
