Miami-Dade deputy fatally shoots man in domestic violence incident, authorities say
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On April 13, 2025, deputies from the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office fatally shot a man during a domestic violence situation. The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. when a woman reported an altercation with her armed husband. Upon arrival, deputies encountered the man who was brandishing a firearm. During the confrontation, a deputy discharged their weapon, resulting in the man's death after being transported to a hospital. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is conducting an investigation into the shooting, as is standard protocol in such cases.
Miami-Dade sheriff's deputies recovered this gun following a domestic violence call Sunday evening, April 13, 2025, in southwest Miami-Dade. A man brandished the gun at a deputy, who shot and killed him, the sheriff's office said Monday.
Deputies received a call shortly before 6:30 p.m. Sunday from a woman in an altercation with her armed husband near Southwest 130th Avenue and 132nd Terrace.
A struggle was heard during the call. When a deputy arrived, the man was brandishing a firearm. A deputy fired at the man, whom authorities did not identify.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating, as it does with all shootings involving a law-enforcement officer.
Read at Miami Herald
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