A second suspected shooting occurred in Miami, Florida, after an armed robbery, leaving a police officer seriously wounded during a Monday night pursuit. Local authorities confirmed that Jaime Robles, aged 34, was fatally shot on Tuesday night at a Miami Springs hotel while police carried out a search warrant, according to Local 10 News and corroborating reports. The events unfolded amid a tense investigation in the Miami area as officers pressed to locate those responsible.
According to updates from Local 10 and other outlets, Miami-Dade Police Department officer Cesar Echaverry, 29, remained in critical condition at the Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital. MDPD Director Alfredo Ramirez stated that Echaverry was fighting for his life after being shot following a confrontation in the city’s northwest on Monday night. The department has pledged support for his recovery as investigators piece together the sequence that led to the shooting.
Initial information from the county indicates that the armed robbery suspect fled into neighboring Broward County on Monday. The suspect’s vehicle was found that night and surrounded by Miami-Dade Police units. A collision occurred after a pursuit, involving Horton’s vehicle, followed by his exit from the scene as the chase continued. The incident escalated when Horton allegedly exchanged gunfire with officers, and a subsequent crash forced the pursuit to end. Horton fled on foot, triggering a chaotic exchange of gunfire that left injuries among bystanders and first responders, and ultimately resulted in the suspect’s death at the scene. The officer Echaverry suffered a head injury during the altercation, and authorities are reviewing the ballistic evidence to determine precisely who fired which rounds.
Witnesses and local media indicate that Horton and Robles allegedly robbed a Dania Beach convenience store on Monday afternoon, a development that appears to have set off a chain of events culminating in the officers’ injuries and the deaths of the two suspects. The investigation is ongoing as investigators assemble the timeline of these linked incidents and verify the involvement of each suspect in the robbery and subsequent shootings.
In a display of solidarity, members of the Miami Marlins, a major league baseball team based in the region, released a message of support for the injured officer. The team noted on social media that Cesar Echaverry had sustained a serious gunshot wound during the robbery investigation and urged fans to join in wishing him a full recovery as he remains hospitalized. The club shared a tribute image featuring a white jersey marked with the team’s insignia and the number 9, symbolizing their backing for the wounded officer and his family.
Officials from Florida law enforcement have begun a formal inquiry into the incident, focusing on the chain of events, the sequence of shots fired, and the roles of the individuals involved. Investigators are working to determine which bullets were fired by whom and to verify whether any bystanders or officers were struck during the chaotic pursuit. County executives and police leadership addressed the public early Tuesday, urging community support for the affected officer and his relatives while the investigation continues to unfold.