Fatal Deputy Shooting in Southwest Miami-Dade After Suspect Threatened Community

Deadly Encounter in Miami-Dade

• 🚨 A deadly shootout occurred in Southwest Miami-Dade involving a sheriff's deputy and a suspect.
• 🎯 Authorities state the suspect was already on their radar due to previous threats made in the community.

Suspect's Actions and Background

• ⚠️ For weeks, the suspect, described as a man in his 40s, had been threatening people with a gun and acting erratically.
• 🚗 The suspect matched the description of an individual driving around the community and brandishing a firearm at innocent people.
• criminal history is extensive, though the suspect has not been officially identified.

The Shooting Incident

• 📞 On Tuesday night, Miami-Dade deputies responded to a call about a man threatening others with a gun.
• 🏃 Surveillance video shows a sergeant giving direct orders to the suspect to show his hands, which were not complied with.
• 💥 An exchange of gunfire took place between the sergeant and the suspect.
• 🛡️ The sergeant was reportedly alone when the shooting occurred, before backup arrived.
• 🔫 Multiple shots were exchanged by both the deputy and the suspect.

Investigation and Outcome

• 🤕 The deputy involved in the shooting was not injured.
• 🔍 The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is the lead investigating agency for this police-involved shooting.