By The newspaper
Jul 24, 2023, 22:26 PM EDT
The director of the Miami-Dade Police Department (MDPD), Freddy Ramírez, is in critical but stable condition after a shooting that occurred during an argument with his wife.
The incident occurred on the side of the I-75 freeway in Tampa, Florida. While authorities investigate the matter, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) confirmed to Tampa Bay 10 that the incident is being treated as an “accident.”
The Miami-Dade County mayor has appointed an interim director to ensure continuity of leadership in public safety teams, according to the outlet.
Freddy Ramirez: Shooting Incident and Investigation
Freddy Ramirez, 52, the director of the Miami-Dade Police Department, suffered a gunshot wound to the head after a heated argument with his wife on the side of I-75 in Tampa.
The incident, described as an “accident” by the Miami-Dade Police Department, is currently being investigated by the Highway Patrol and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
FDLE and FHP are investigating an incident involving Miami-Dade Police Director Freddy Ramirez last night on I-75 South of Tampa. FDLE Agents and Troopers were on scene and will continue conducting investigative interviews today. Director Ramirez is hospitalized. Updates to come pic.twitter.com/JKFTXag1Zx
— FDLE (@fdlepio) July 24, 2023
After the shooting, Ramírez underwent surgery at a Tampa hospital and remains in critical but stable condition, according to the EFE news agency.
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava has appointed Deputy Director Stephanie V. Daniels as Acting MDPD Director to ensure continuity of leadership in public safety teams.
Law enforcement colleagues expressed their dismay at the incident, describing it as unprecedented in their experience, according to EFE.
As the investigation into the shooting involving Miami-Dade Police Chief Freddy Ramirez continues, the community comes together to pray for his recovery and offer support to his family and loved ones.
The appointment of an interim director ensures continuity in the leadership of the Miami-Dade Police Department during this difficult time.
With information from EFE and Tampa Bay 10
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