Miami-Dade Police Department

SWAT responds to building in Naranja for suspect: Police

Police from Homestead and Miami-Dade County responded to the area of Southwest 264th Street and Southwest 139th Court

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RAW: SWAT members respond to an apartment complex in Naranja.

There was a massive law enforcement response in the Naranja area of Miami-Dade Thursday for a wanted suspect.

Police from Homestead and Miami-Dade County responded to the area of Southwest 264th Street and Southwest 139th Court.

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Aerial footage from Chopper 6 showed a large police presence at an apartment complex. More than a dozen SWAT members in tactical gear and with armored vehicles were outside one building of the complex.

Authorities said Homestead Police were searching for the suspect and thought he was barricaded at the building.

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But when they were able to go inside the house, they didn't find anyone.

Authorities identified the suspect as Jeffery Williams, who they said is a convicted felon with a violent history and is currently wanted on multiple charges including assault, battery, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon

“We urge the public to avoid the area and allow law enforcement to conduct their operations safely and efficiently,” Homestead police said. 

This is a developing story. Refresh for updates.

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