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Suspect Arrested After Firing at Officers During Multi-City Miami-Dade Pursuit

Miami-Dade investigators are examining officer gunfire, ballistic evidence and a separate officer-involved crash with few details released.

Overview

  • Authorities say a person connected to a felony investigation fired at pursuing officers during a chase that moved between Miami Gardens and Opa-locka.
  • Opa-locka officers joined Miami Gardens police to assist in the pursuit after calls for help, and the suspect was taken into custody without further incident near NW 107th Street and NW 17th Avenue.
  • A separate scene near NW 22nd Avenue and NW 135th Street involved a Miami Gardens officer who was in a crash during the pursuit and is part of the ongoing inquiry.
  • Officials have not released the identities of those involved, the condition of any injured people, or any formal charges, and they describe current details as preliminary.
  • Investigators say the case will include scene processing, review of bodycam and dashcam footage, ballistic analysis and crash reconstruction as they determine next steps.