Two police officers shot near Miami-Dade police headquarters identified
Both officers have been released from the hospital.
Both officers have been released from the hospital.
Both officers have been released from the hospital.
Two police officers and a civilian were shot in Doral Friday.
Officers are investigating a shooting in the area of 94th Avenue and 25th Street, which is near the Miami-Dade Police Department headquarters.
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Two officers and a civilian were shot at about 11:10 a.m., officials said.
The police were responding to a traffic crash at the time following a dispute, police said. Investigators say 25-year-old Yordany Rodriguez Perez jumped out of his BMW after the crash and started and shooting at the officers. Police shot back at Perez, who is now dead.
Another driver was shot during the incident, but that person has been released from the hospital.
Investigators say 21-year-old Officer Daniel Vilarchao was shot in the face. He had surgery Saturday morning and is still recovering at the hospital. He has been with the Doral Police Department for three years and is assigned to road patrol.
Detectives say 31-year-old Officer Johnny Beautelus was shot in the chest, arm and leg. He was wearing a bulletproof vest. He was released from the hospital Friday but will be having surgery in the coming days. He's been with the Doral Police Department for six years.
WPBF 25 News has reached out to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for more information about this incident.
This is a developing story and will be updated as information becomes available.