Fatal Shooting in Brickell: Police Investigate Self-Defense Claim

Deadly Confrontation in Brickell

• 🎯 A fatal shooting occurred early Wednesday morning in Miami's Brickell neighborhood, leaving police investigating the incident.
• 🚨 The alleged shooter claims they acted in self-defense during the early morning mayhem.

Victim Identified and Circumstances

• 💡 Police believe the man killed, identified as 24-year-old Jaylen Alexander Spence, was the aggressor.
• 👤 Spence, who was homeless, reportedly got into a confrontation with a group of people.
• 💥 He allegedly hit a woman and then pulled out a gun, according to police.

Self-Defense Claim and Ongoing Investigation

• 🛡️ Another man, who was with the woman, stepped in and shot the aggressor in defense of her.
• 📍 The incident took place at the corner of Southwest 1st Avenue and 8th Street.
• 🗣️ Police are appealing for witnesses who were present during the confrontation to come forward.
• ⚖️ The state attorney's office will determine if the person who fired the shot will face charges.