According to investigators, a two-man unit was patrolling the area when they observed a black in color, Nissan Altima, driving erratically through the neighborhood. Officers, attempted to stop the vehicle at the above location, when the passenger, exited the vehicle and began to flee. One officer began to purse the passenger on foot when he encountered the driver, which was armed with a firearm, and shots were fired. The passenger eluded the officers and is at large. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded and pronounced the driver deceased at the scene.

The officers were not injured.

The FDLE investigates shootings involving MDPD officers.