Deputy Shoots Double Murder Suspect Isaiah Collins in Miami Gardens

Suspect Located and Confrontation

• 🎯 Isaiah Collins, a 27-year-old man wanted for a double homicide in Pembroke Pines, was located by a Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office deputy in Miami Gardens.
• 🏃‍♂️ Upon being spotted, Collins attempted to evade capture by first jumping into a canal and then climbing a tree.

Deputy-Involved Shooting Incident

• ⚠️ A deputy fired their weapon, hitting Collins at least once in the arm, after reportedly realizing there was non-compliance and a reason to fire.
• 👂 Witnesses reported hearing approximately four or five shots.
• 🌳 Despite being wounded, Collins remained in the tree until he was taken into custody with the assistance of a special response team.

Investigation and Ongoing Charges

• 🔍 The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office confirmed Collins was hit in the arm but stated no firearm was recovered on his person at the scene.
• 🌊 Divers were engaged in searching the canal for a potential weapon.
• ⚖️ The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is investigating the shooting, which is standard procedure.
• 🏥 Collins was airlifted to Aventura Hospital in stable condition and will face charges related to the Pembroke Pines double murder, in addition to charges stemming from this incident.