Freddy Ramirez Undergoing Surgery Early Monday Morning, Allegedly Following Interaction With Florida Highway Patrol. Media Reports: Shot Self.
BY: STAFF REPORT | BocaNewsNow.com
UPDATE: 1:51 p.m. — The Miami Herald is now reporting that Ramirez was forced to leave a Tampa-area hotel after engaging in a domestic dispute. He was staying at the hotel with his wife. He apparently shot himself on the side of I-75 south of Tampa.
UPDATE: As of 8:30 a.m., Miami-Dade Police officials report that Ramirez is in “critical but stable” condition.
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FL (BocaNewsNow.Com) (Copyright © 2023 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — The Director of the Miami-Dade Police Department was critically injured overnight and was in surgery early Monday morning. It was not immediately clear what happened or the extent of the injuries sustained by Freddie Ramirez. The Miami Herald reports that Ramirez shot himself following a traffic stop in the Tampa area. This has not been confirmed by BocaNewsnow.com.
The Miami-Dade police department issued this statement to BocaNewsNow.com shortly after midnight.
“We have been advised by local law enforcement agencies that our Director, Alfredo “Freddy” Ramirez, has suffered a critical injury in the Tampa area. We understand he is currently undergoing surgery. We ask you to please keep him in your prayers. Details surrounding the incident are being investigated jointly by the Florida Highway Patrol and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. We will provide information as it becomes available.”
From Ramirez’s official biography: “Alfredo “Freddy” Ramirez III serves in a dual role under Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine-Cava’s administration as Director of the Miami-Dade Police Department (MDPD) and Chief of Safety and Emergency Response; responsible for the oversight of both MDPD and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department.
Director Ramirez has dedicated 27 plus years to the law enforcement profession after joining MDPD in 1995, serving with great distinction in a variety of assignments. He was promoted through all civil service ranks, attaining the position of Director in January 2020, delivering strategic, proactive, and innovative leadership. Director Ramirez’ top priorities continue to be keeping the community and his officers safe, arduously addressing gun violence, homicide reduction, building community engagement; thus, enhancing community relations, trust, and transparency, while emphasizing officer wellness.”
