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For Immediate Release:
September 21, 2018

Media Contact:
Det. Alvaro Zabaleta
[email protected]
(305)471-1900

***** UPDATE *****

   
Topic: Police Involved Shooting
Case #: PD180920344773
Date & Time of Occurrence: 09/20/2018 at approx. 8:55 p.m.
Address of Occurrence: N.W. 7 Street & N.W. 72 Avenue
  Miami, Florida
   
Deceased #1:
Deceased's Name: Alexander Carballido, (W/M)
Deceased's Age: 40
Vehicle #1:
Vehicle Make/Model: Nissan / Altima 4-Door


Police Involved Shooting


(Miami-Dade County, FL) -- 

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating a multiagency police involved shooting that resulted in the death of an armed subject.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation was conducting an investigation in which the City of Miami and Miami-Dade Police Departments were assisting.  The subject then fled from the officers and a police pursuit ensued.  During the pursuit, the subject began to shoot at the officers and there was an exchange of gunfire.  The subject was subsequently shot and determined deceased on the scene.  There were no other injuries to the public or law enforcement.  A high-powered rifle was recovered on the scene.  The subject's identification is not available for release due to pending next of kin notification.  No further information will be released at this time.

NOTE: Investigators remain on the scene and morning traffic delays are expected due to road closures. Please seek alternate routes. 

UPDATE #1:  The Federal Bureau of Investigation has identified the subject involved in the police shooting.  

 


 
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact CrimeStoppers
(305)471-TIPS (8477) or (866) 471-8477
Visit www.crimestoppersmiami.com and select “Give a Tip”
Send a text message to 274637. Enter CSMD followed by the tip information and press send.
   

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MIAMI-DADE POLICE DEPARTMENT
9105 Northwest 25th Street
Doral, FL 33172-1500
(305)471-1780