DAVIE, Fla. \u2014 Daniel Padilla was killed 10 years ago, but detectives with the Davie Police Department said they are not giving up on their search to find the killer.<\/p>\n
Local 10 News has learned that investigators are running new DNA tests on evidence in this case that could lead to their suspect. <\/p>\n
But, for now, Padilla\u2019s June 8, 2016 murder still remains a mystery. A motive remains unclear.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere (were) no signs of a struggle,\u201d DPD Detective Eddy Velazquez said. \u201cWe believe that whoever shot and killed Daniel, it was specifically targeted for him.\u201d<\/p>\n
Velazquez said there were no signs of forced entry into the home off Cumberland Terrace where Padilla, 21, was found shot multiple times inside of his bedroom.<\/p>\n
Authorities said Padilla wasn\u2019t robbed.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt seems like either he knew this person or he was threatened in a manner that he couldn\u2019t do anything at the time,\u201d Velazquez said.<\/p>\n
Family friend Paul Acosta said Padilla\u2019s mother, who is in her 70s, \u201churts every single day.\u201d<\/p>\n
Padilla\u2019s sister was a detective for the Miami Beach Police Department at the time of the murder.<\/p>\n
His heartbroken family wants answers.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey were always there for each other,\u201d Acosta sad. \u201cIt has been very difficult. You know, 10 years have passed \u2015 this is the 10th anniversary, but every day, to the family, not a day goes by when they don\u2019t think of Danny.”<\/p>\n
Detectives said they hope somebody knows something that could lead to a break in the case. They\u2019re offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.<\/p>\n
Anonymous tips can be made by calling Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-8477.<\/p>\n
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