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For Immediate Release:
November 15, 2013

Media Contact:
Det. Javier Baez
[email protected]
(305)471-1900

***** UPDATE *****

   
Topic: Death Investigation
Case #: PD131114420316
Date & Time of Occurrence: 11/14/2013 at approx. 1:45 p.m.
Address of Occurrence: Miami-Dade County
   
Victim #1:
Victim Name: Not Available, (W/M)
Victim Age: Adult


Death Investigation (UPDATE #1)


(Miami-Dade County, FL) -- 

Miami-Dade Police Department (MDPD), Homicide Bureau detectives are investigating an incident that occurred while on board a Piper airplane.  According to investigators, it was reported that a passenger on board jumped off or fell from the airplane while flying a couples miles off shore.  The flight had departed from a local airport located at 12800 SW 137th Avenue, Miami, Florida.  MDPD’s Aviation and Marine units along with local agencies immediately responded to the area in order to locate the victim; however, the recovery efforts were called off due to inclement weather and poor visibility and will continue at daybreak. 

According to investigators, the pilot was the only other individual on board.       

The investigation continues.
UPDATE #1:  MDPD continues the investigation regarding the incident above.  MDPD's Aviation and Marine units along with our local law enforcement partners continue in the recovery efforts.  As of this morning, the victim's body has not been recovered.  

 

At this time, there is no additional information available for release.


 
   

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