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For Immediate Release:
July 24, 2012

Media Contact:
Det. Roy Rutland
[email protected]
(305)471-1900

***** UPDATE *****

   
Topic: Shooting (Police-Involved)
Case #: PD120723280407
Date & Time of Occurrence: 07/23/2012 at 8:30 p.m.
Address of Occurrence: 7860 S.W. 34th Terrace (Residence)
  Miami, Florida
   
Deceased #1:
Deceased Name: Henry Patterson, (W/M)
Deceased DOB: 08/10/1956
Deceased Age: 55
Deceased Address: 7860 SW 34 Terrace
  Miami, Florida
Officer #1:
Officer Name: Not Available, (/)


Shooting (Police-Involved) - Update #2


(Miami-Dade County, FL) -- 

The Miami-Dade Police Department (MDPD) is investigating a police-involved shooting.  According to investigators, MDPD detectives responded to the listed residence regarding an ongoing Aggravated Stalking investigation.  When detectives made contact with the listed subject, a confrontation ensued, and the subject was shot and killed.

Investigators have confirmed that the deceased subject was wanted (probable cause) in connection with the Aggravated Stalking investigation.         

The investigation is ongoing.   
UPDATE #1: The subject has been identified as Henry Patterson.

UPDATE #2:  Upon further investigation, it has been revealed that the subject was armed with a semi-automatic firearm when the detectives approached his residence.  Upon contact, the subject pointed the firearm at the detectives and refused to drop it after multiple commands.  The subject was subsequently shot and killed.  The firearm has been recovered as evidence. 

 


 
   

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