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Miami Deputy Shoots, Kills Woman During Welfare Call
9 Feb
Summary
- A woman was fatally shot by a deputy responding to a welfare check.
- The woman's daughter made the call for help and witnessed the event.
- An investigation into the deputy-involved shooting has been launched.
A fatal deputy-involved shooting is under investigation in Miami-Dade following a welfare check call on Saturday afternoon. Responding deputies encountered a 52-year-old woman at a Miami Gardens residence who was reportedly cutting herself. Deputies attempted to de-escalate the situation and establish dialogue.
During the encounter, less-than-lethal means were deployed, and a deputy discharged their service weapon, striking the woman. She was transported to a hospital but succumbed to her injuries. The woman's name has not been officially released by authorities.
Family members revealed that the victim's 12-year-old daughter was home and made the call for assistance. They expressed significant distress and confusion regarding the use of deadly force. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has initiated a standard investigation into the incident.
