Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Employee Arrested for Road Rage Shooting

Road Rage Incident Escalates to Shooting

• 🎯 A road rage incident in Medley escalated to gunfire, resulting in one driver being shot in the face.
• 🚨 The alleged shooter, identified as 54-year-old Amelio Rodriguez, works as a civilian employee for Miami-Dade Fire Rescue.
• ⚠️ Rodriguez faces a second-degree attempted murder charge for the Halloween shooting.

Suspect's Account and Defense

• 💬 Rodriguez told police he intended to fire a warning shot, which subsequently hit the victim.
• ⚖️ His attorney stated that the incident occurred in the heat of the moment and that the victim attempted to enter Rodriguez's car.
• 🗓️ The defense claims there was no premeditation involved in the altercation.

Victim's Condition and Employee Status

• 🤕 The victim, 27-year-old Yuri Sarda, was shot in the face and drove himself to an urgent care before being hospitalized.
• 🏥 At last check, the victim was reported to be in stable condition.
• 🏢 Miami-Dade Fire Rescue confirmed awareness of the arrest and has placed Rodriguez on administrative leave pending the investigation's outcome.
• ⚠️ The department emphasized that while the incident was off-duty, they expect all employees to uphold high standards of conduct.