Shann
09-13-2007, 03:06 PM
http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/09/13/miami.shootings/index.html
Police officer killed, 3 others wounded
MIAMI, Florida (CNN) -- A massive manhunt is under way after four Miami-Dade County, Florida, police officers were shot during a traffic stop Thursday, a police spokeswoman said. One of the officers later died, Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Alvarez said.
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Police say Shawn Sherwin Labeet is being sought after the shootings.
Cmdr. Linda O'Brien identified the suspect as Shawn Sherwin Labeet, 25. He should be considered armed and dangerous, she said.
Police initially released the wrong name and photo.
The officers had been conducting robbery surveillance at a residential complex in Cutler Bay.
Police said the suspect was "driving erratically" in the complex and when they tried to stop him, he fired a high-powered rifle at the officers.
"Witnesses said it sounded like machine gun fire, very rapid fire," a police spokesman said.
"It was very deliberate to intentionally fire upon... and kill a police officer."
O'Brien said she was unsure if the officers returned fire.
One of the shooting victims is in good condition at Baptist Hospital in Miami and could be released later Friday, officials said.
The conditions of the other two injured officers were not released.
At least 200 law enforcement officers are searching for the gunman, officials said. Several law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, are also taking part. A Black Hawk helicopter has been employed to help.
''This is a very sad day for us. We need to get this guy,'' Alvarez told The Miami Herald.
A car believed driven by the suspect was found at a nearby canal. The rifle was found at the scene, but authorities say the suspect may have another weapon.
Police also are trying to determine if he acted alone.
A large security perimeter has been set up to search for the suspect, and police are urging residents to stay indoors.
"This is the last place somebody needs to go and be a bystander," said Cutler Bay Mayor Paul Vrooman. "This is not entertainment. This is tragedy."
Police officer killed, 3 others wounded
MIAMI, Florida (CNN) -- A massive manhunt is under way after four Miami-Dade County, Florida, police officers were shot during a traffic stop Thursday, a police spokeswoman said. One of the officers later died, Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Alvarez said.
art.wanted.jpg
Police say Shawn Sherwin Labeet is being sought after the shootings.
Cmdr. Linda O'Brien identified the suspect as Shawn Sherwin Labeet, 25. He should be considered armed and dangerous, she said.
Police initially released the wrong name and photo.
The officers had been conducting robbery surveillance at a residential complex in Cutler Bay.
Police said the suspect was "driving erratically" in the complex and when they tried to stop him, he fired a high-powered rifle at the officers.
"Witnesses said it sounded like machine gun fire, very rapid fire," a police spokesman said.
"It was very deliberate to intentionally fire upon... and kill a police officer."
O'Brien said she was unsure if the officers returned fire.
One of the shooting victims is in good condition at Baptist Hospital in Miami and could be released later Friday, officials said.
The conditions of the other two injured officers were not released.
At least 200 law enforcement officers are searching for the gunman, officials said. Several law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, are also taking part. A Black Hawk helicopter has been employed to help.
''This is a very sad day for us. We need to get this guy,'' Alvarez told The Miami Herald.
A car believed driven by the suspect was found at a nearby canal. The rifle was found at the scene, but authorities say the suspect may have another weapon.
Police also are trying to determine if he acted alone.
A large security perimeter has been set up to search for the suspect, and police are urging residents to stay indoors.
"This is the last place somebody needs to go and be a bystander," said Cutler Bay Mayor Paul Vrooman. "This is not entertainment. This is tragedy."