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For Immediate Release:
August 06, 2020

Media Contact:
Det. Argemis Colome
[email protected]
(305)471-1900

   
Topic: Attempted Murder
Case #: PD200805250440
Date & Time of Occurrence: 08/05/2020 at approx. 7:40 p.m.
Address of Occurrence: Evergreen Street & Homestead Avenue
  Miami, FL
   
Subject #1:
Subject's Name: Unknown, (B/M)
Subject's Age: 16-24 Years of age
Officer #1:
Officer's Name: Not Available, (/)
Vehicle #1:
Vehicle Make/Model: Unmarked Police Vehicle
Vehicle Color: White
Vehicle #2:
Vehicle Make/Model: Unmarked Police Vehicle
Vehicle #3:
Vehicle Make/Model: Unmarked Police Vehicle


Attempted Murder

Miami-Dade Police Officers Fired Upon


(Miami-Dade County, FL) -- 

The Miami-Dade Police Department (MDPD) South District Gang Unit, and the Homicide Bureau's Street Violence Task Force were fired upon while conducting an investigation.

According to investigators, at approximately 7:40 p.m., MDPD detectives were conducting an investigation in the intersection of Evergreen Street and Homestead Avenue. A male approached the officers, brandished a firearm, and began shooting at the officers. An exchange of gunfire ensued, and the subject fled the area on foot. A perimeter was immediately established in efforts to apprehend the subject, to no avail. None of the officers were injured during the incident, however three unmarked police vehicles were struck by the subjects gunfire.

Investigators are seeking the assistance of the community in identifying and/or locating this individual. The investigation continues.


 
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”
   

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