MDSO Releases Bodycam Video of Fatal Deputy-Involved Shooting in Southwest Miami-Dade

Incident Overview

• 🚨 The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office (MDSO) released bodycam video and audio from a deputy-involved shooting that occurred on September 16th.
• 📞 The incident began after 911 calls reported a man, identified as 44-year-old Joseé Pineda Jr., waving a gun at people in the neighborhood.

Bodycam Footage and Confrontation

• 🎥 Bodycam footage shows a sergeant arriving at the scene and confronting Pineda Jr., who was in a Honda van.
• 🗣️ When ordered to show his hands, Pineda Jr. responded, "I AIN'T GOT no hands."
• 💥 An intense exchange of gunfire followed, with bullets hitting the sergeant's patrol unit.

Aftermath and Investigation

• 🛡️ The sergeant took cover and called for backup, reporting shots fired.
• 🩹 Deputies arrived, secured Pineda Jr. who was down, and cuffed him. His gun was also secured.
• 🏥 Deputies rendered aid until Miami-Dade Fire Rescue arrived and transported Pineda Jr. to the hospital, where he later died.
• 🔍 The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is currently investigating the incident.
• 🤝 The sheriff stated the video and audio were released to ensure transparency in the investigation process.
• ✅ No deputies or civilians were injured during the incident.