Man Killed in Shootout with Miami-Dade Sergeant

Deadly Shootout in Southwest Miami-Dade

• 🚨 A man was killed following a shootout with a Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office sergeant in southwest Miami-Dade.
• 🔍 Detectives spent 12 hours investigating the scene, with surveillance video expected to be crucial evidence.

Encounter Details

• 🗣️ The incident began as a shouting match between the man and the sergeant, who responded to a call about the man waving a gun and acting recklessly.
• ⚠️ The sergeant reported that the man defied orders to stand down before the shooting occurred.
• 🏃 A witness described the scene as chaotic, with gunfire exchanged, and expressed fear for their life, running for safety.

Aftermath and Investigation

• 💥 The shootout left a shattered minivan and evidence of multiple exchanges of gunfire from both the subject and the sergeant.
• 👮 Neighbors described the event as scary and nerve-wracking due to the gunfire.
• 👨‍✈️ The sergeant involved is a 19-year veteran, and his body camera footage is under review.
• criminal history of the subject is extensive.