Arrest Made in Fatal Shooting of Queens Man Visiting Puerto Rico for Bad Bunny Concert

Arrest in Fatal Shooting

• 🎯 Kell Jerel Martinez Bristol, 37, has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of Kevin Modis.
• 📍 The incident occurred in La Perla, Puerto Rico, early Sunday morning during a heated argument.

Victim's Background and Circumstances

• 💔 Kevin Modis, a 25-year-old tourist from Queens, was in Puerto Rico to attend a Bad Bunny concert.
• ✈️ He was an animal lover and a vet, making his first trip to Puerto Rico with his girlfriend.
• 🚶 Modis was reportedly an innocent bystander, not involved in the altercation that led to the shooting.

La Perla Neighborhood Context

• ⚠️ La Perla, located near Old San Juan, has a history of drug distribution and violence.
• 🔪 The transcript notes previous incidents, including the stabbing of three tourists in 2023 and the killing of another tourist in 2024.

Legal Proceedings and Funeral Arrangements

• ⚖️ Martinez Bristol is being held on $800,000 bond and is due back in court on August 28th.
• 🕊️ Kevin Modis's wake is scheduled for this weekend in Flushing, with his parents focused on bringing his body home and finalizing funeral arrangements.