HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. – Nearly a week ago, a shooter killed a 35-year-old entrepreneur from Miami-Dade County outside of a strip club in Broward County.

The shooting was on July 1 in the parking lot of Cheetah Hallandale Beach, at 100 Ansin Blvd., just east of Interstate 95.

Relatives identified the victim as Derrick Michel, the co-owner of the Da Cave, a bar, lounge, and grill at 13641 NW 7 Ave., in North Miami. He registered the trademark in 2020.

“Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure, you are loved beyond words, and missed beyond measure,” a Da Cave representative wrote on Facebook.

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Michel’s list of business ventures also included the Dominican Beach Fest, HIA records, HIA Entertainment, and the Euphoria Marketing Group, records show.

Michel’s family and friends plan to host a private vigil on Thursday in Miami-Dade. They are asking anyone with information about the fatal shooting to call Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-8477.

4:30 p.m. report