MDPD officer taken to hospital after shooting in Miami – WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports
MIAMI (WSVN) – A Miami-Dade Police officer has been shot and taken to the hospital.
Late Monday night, a crush of police cruises could be seen outside Jackson Memorial Hospital, including at least one upset officer, who slammed the hood of his car.
Earlier that evening, at around 8:15 p.m., Miami-Dade Police officers were dispatched to the area of Northwest 17th Avenue and 67th Street to assist in a Liberty City neighborhood.
Officers were also dispatched to the area of Northwest Seventh Avenue and 62nd Street after a head-on collision that may have been connected.
Two white cars could be seen after colliding into one another. A dark colored SUV was also damaged in the wreck.
The officer is said to be alive and in grave condition, according to MDPD.
Police released this statement on Twitter:
Police also confirmed that a suspect was shot and killed on scene.
Many officers from MDPD, City of Miami Police and officers who were patrolling in the are were seen holding a prayer circle on Northwest 62nd Street.
MDPD and Miami PD are still investigating.
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