Deputy forced to fire gun during traffic stop in northwest Miami-Dade; driver remains at large

Pablo Hernandez, Digital Journalist
Gabrielle Arzola, Reporter

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Tags: Crime, Miami-Dade

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The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office responded to a deputy-involved shooting that they say involved a stolen car in northwest Miami-Dade on Sunday night.

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY — The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office responded to a deputy-involved shooting that they say involved a stolen car in northwest Miami-Dade on Sunday night.

It happened near Northwest 17th Avenue and Northwest 95th Street, just outside Miami Central Senior High School.

Authorities said a deputy was conducting a traffic stop when he or she walked up to the car and an altercation ensued.

Shortly after, they said the deputy was forced to fire a gunshot, which hit the car before the driver sped off and fled the scene on foot.

The suspected car was found nearby, and a gun was found inside, but the driver was nowhere to be found, according to investigators.

No additional details were immediately released.

Anyone with information is urged to call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-8477.

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MDSO: Deputy forced to fire gun during traffic stop The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office responded to a deputy-involved shooting that they say involved a stolen car in northwest Miami-Dade on Sunday night.

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Pablo Hernandez

Pablo Hernandez

Pablo Hernandez is a Digital Journalist at WPLG. He was born in Cuba and has lived in Miami, Florida since 2002.

Gabrielle Arzola

Gabrielle Arzola

Gabrielle Arzola is an award-winning journalist and proud Miami native. For nearly a decade, she has reported across Florida, with previous stops in Gainesville and Tampa before returning home to cover the community she loves most.