Florida deputy killed in apparent ambush while responding to accident

Briefing

A Miami-Dade County deputy was shot and killed while responding to a traffic accident on Thursday.

Authorities said Deputy Devin Jaramillo was attacked during a fight at the scene.

One person was taken into custody and another was found dead, while investigators are trying to determine their connection to the shooting.

ORLANDO, Florida – Authorities said a Miami-Dade County sheriff's deputy was shot and killed while responding to a traffic accident on Thursday.

According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office, Deputy Devin Jaramillo was responding to the accident in the afternoon when a fight reportedly broke out.

What We Know

Investigators said 27-year-old Jaramillo was attacked and shot during a confrontation.

The shooting occurred shortly before 4 p.m. near a warehouse near Southwest 128th Street and 122nd Avenue when the deputy was responding to a car accident. Bystanders called 911, and police immediately responded and administered first aid. He was then taken to HCA-Florida Kendall Hospital, where he died.

A grand procession was held outside the hospital Thursday night, and law enforcement officials paid tribute to the fallen deputy. Sheriff's officials said one person was taken into custody and another was found dead at the scene, although it's unclear how either was involved in the shooting.

What They're Saying

Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz said Jaramillo's legacy of "integrity, compassion, and courage" will live on with those who served with him.

"What happened to our deputy is not okay," the sheriff said in a statement. "He gave the ultimate sacrifice — his life defending us, defending you. And we need to understand as a society and as a community, that is just unacceptable. We will not accept that ever."

What next?

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is assisting in the ongoing investigation.