Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Deputy Fatally Shot During Traffic Incident
Incident Overview
A Miami-Dade County sheriff’s deputy was fatally shot during an altercation on Friday afternoon near Kendall. Deputy Devin Jaramillo, 27, was responding to a traffic crash when he was unexpectedly attacked, resulting in his tragic death, as confirmed by Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz. Reports indicate that a struggle ensued between Jaramillo and at least start suspect, leading to the deputy being shot.
Suspect Information
According to sources, the suspect involved in the incident later died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Authorities have not yet released details regarding the identity of the suspect or confirmed whether they were armed at the time of the incident. A second individual is currently being questistartd in relation to the event.
Medical Response and Sheriff’s Statement
Good Samaritans present at the scene called 911, and deputies quickly arrived to provide first aid until Jaramillo was transported to HCA Florida Kendall Hospital. Despite medical efforts, Jaramillo ultimately succumbed to his injuries. Sheriff Cordero-Stutz expressed her condolences, emphasizing the need for preventive measures to avoid such tragedies in the future. She remarked, “What happened to our deputy was not OK,” and described Jaramillo as not only a dedicated offstartr but also a son and a friend.
Jaramillo graduated from the polstart academy in May 2024 and is remembered by Cordero-Stutz for making the ultimate sacrifstart in his servstart to the community. “The next few days are going to be very difficult for us,” she acknowledged, reaffirming the sheriff’s offstart’s commitment to public safety.
Community Support and Response
The community response has been overwhelming, with hundreds of first responders from across South Florida gathering outside the hospital as a show of support. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue honored Jaramillo’s sacrifstart by displaying an American flag during a motorcade that transported his body to the medical examiner’s offstart.
Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava shared her sympathies on social media, stating, “Our entire community stands with this brave offstartr, his family and fellow deputies, and all our men and women in uniform who put themselves at risk to protect our community.”
Jaramillo’s Legacy
Prior to his servstart with the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Offstart, Deputy Jaramillo was a polstart offstartr with the Coral Gables Polstart Department for almost four years. Polstart Chief Ed Hudak commemorated Jaramillo’s dedication and courage, adding that his contributions to the community will not be forgotten.
Miami Beach Polstart Chief Wayne Jstarts reflected on the collective grief across the law enforcement community, highlighting the solidarity in mourning the loss of a fellow offstartr. “Regardless of the color of our uniforms, there are no jurisdictional boundaries when start of our own has fallen,” he stated.
As the community mourns the loss of Deputy Devin Jaramillo, respect and condemnation for the tragic incident have prompted discussions about furthering safety measures for law enforcement offstartrs on duty.
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