Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz said the incident began around 6:24 p.m. on Sunday, when a woman called 911 to report a domestic dispute with her husband. NBC6’s Julia Bagg reports.
A man was shot and killed by a Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office deputy outside a home after he allegedly drew a weapon on the deputy Sunday night, authorities said.
Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz said the incident began around 6:30 p.m., when a woman called 911 to report a domestic dispute with her husband in the area of Southwest 130th Avenue and 132nd Terrace in the Tuscany 3 Village neighborhood.
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WATCH HEREThe sheriff said the 911 call was an open line and the dispatcher could hear there was a fight taking place in the background.
"She called 911 and unfortunately was caught up in this physical altercation, so she couldn’t talk on the 911. But our call-taker was able to hear what was going on and based on what was heard, the deputies were dispatched. She did tell the dispatcher that there weapons, that he was armed, so our deputies arrived on the scene knowing that there were weapons involved," said Cordero-Stutz.
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When the first deputy arrived, the man was reportedly outside the home with a gun. The deputy then shot him, according to MDSO.
The man was transported to the hospital by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, but he died from his injuries. His identity hasn't been released.
Residents of the Tuscany 3 Village community said they heard multiple gunshots.
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"I believe it was four, then a pause, and then like another four,” said Ashley Arenares.
Cordero-Stutz confirmed the deputy was not injured. The incident remains under investigation.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline by calling 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), visiting www.thehotline.org or texting LOVEIS to 22522.
