Two Miami Police Officers Shot in Legs During Active Shooter Situation

Officers Responding to Shots Fired Call

• 🚨 Two officers from the City of Miami Police Department were shot earlier this morning.
• 📍 The incident occurred in the Allapattah neighborhood, specifically near Northwest 14th Avenue and Northwest 26th Street.
• ⏱️ The situation began around 7:45 AM when officers responded to a shots fired call.

Details of the Shooting

• 💥 Numerous rounds, believed to be from a high-powered rifle, were fired.
• 🎯 While setting up a perimeter, two officers, a female and a male, were hit by gunfire.
• 🤕 Both officers were shot in the legs and transported to Ryder Trauma.

Ongoing Search and Scene Activity

• 🚓 The scene is highly active with numerous Miami police officers, SWAT teams, K9 units, and a police helicopter.
• 🚗 Armored SWAT trucks and additional police vehicles have arrived as the search for the shooter(s) continues.
• ❓ The exact number of shooters is still unclear, and it is possible a suspect may be barricaded.
• 🤝 Officers detained the brother of a suspect believed to be involved to gather information.
• 🔊 Tense moments included reports of gunfire off in the distance, with SWAT trucks repositioning.