The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office released video on Wednesday that is evidence of the ongoing investigation into a fatal deputy-involved shooting.
A deputy shot Karen Ivette Gomez, who was wielding a knife inside a home at about 4:05 p.m. on Feb. 7 in the area of Northwest 189th Street and 55th Avenue, according to MDSO.
Gomez’s tearful daughter called 911 to report that she was scared because her mother was in the bathroom with a knife, according to the audio of a 911 call that was also released by MDSO.
“Regardless of the outcome, my commitment is clear, to be transparent with our community, to hold ourselves to the highest standards, and to continue working every day to earn and maintain your trust,” Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz said in a statement.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has been investigating the shooting since.
“Let me come help you. We have Miami-Dade Fire Rescue outside,” a deputy told Gomez after entering the home and standing outside the bathroom, according to the video released.
Gomez did not follow the deputy’s orders to walk outside.
“There is no more help; I can’t with this anymore,” Gomez said, according to the video.
Deputies knocked down the door. There was blood on the floor. Deputies near the door were pointing at her with a Taser and a firearm.
“Drop the knife,” a deputy told Gomez, who responded with a “No!”
A deputy shot at Gomez twice, according to MDSO. She had cut both of her wrists, authorities said.
Gomez died at the hospital. She was 52.
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