Miami-Dade Deputy Shot in Ambush Outside Kendall Hospital; Suspect Dead

Law Enforcement Response at Kendall Hospital

• 💙 Sea of red and blue lights from law enforcement vehicles are visible outside HCA Florida Kendall Hospital, indicating a significant response.
• 🚨 The scene suggests a serious incident involving a deputy who was shot earlier in the afternoon.

Deputy Ambushed and Shot

• 🎯 A Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office deputy, who also served with the Coral Gables Police Department, was ambushed and shot in the neck.
• 🗣️ Sources indicate the deputy is the son of the former president of the Hispanic Police Officers Association.
• 💥 The shooting occurred during a confrontation where witnesses heard an argument and scuffle.

Circumstances of the Shooting

• ⚠️ The term ambush has been used by multiple sources, suggesting a targeted and intentional approach by the assailant.
• 📞 The ambush appears to be in retaliation for a prior call the officer handled, unrelated to the current incident.
• 🔫 The shot may have been fired while the officer and the shooter were physically entangled.

Suspect and Arrests

• 💀 The suspect who ambushed the deputy has died by suicide.
• 🚓 A second individual involved in the incident is in custody, though their exact role is still unclear.
• 📰 A public information officer is expected to provide an update on the situation shortly.