Miami-Dade Man Killed After Allegedly Opening Fire On Police

MIAMI, FL — A 38-year-old man was killed Sunday when he allegedly opened fire on police officers during a "violent domestic dispute" inside an apartment in the 8900 block of SW 122 Place, according to Miami-Dade police.

Detective Alvaro Zabaleta of the agency said the shooting was being investigated by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement because it involved police officers. The incident occurred around 10:19 a.m. Sunday at the Waterford Point Apartments in southwest Miami-Dade County. The alleged gunman was identified as Richard Cabrera.

Zabaleta said officers were told by Cabrera's mother that her son was under the influence of an unknown type of drug and behaving violently.

"The officers made contact with the subject and initiated a dialog in an attempt to peacefully resolve the situation," Zabaleta explained. "During their conversation, the subject produced a firearm and opened fire at the officers. The officers returned fire and tactically retreated from the apartment."

Police did not immediately identify the two police officers involved in the shooting. The agency's Special Response Team and hostage negotiators were called to the scene.

"After unsuccessful attempts to communicate with the subject, SRT gained entry into the apartment and discovered the subject unresponsive," said Zabaleta. Cabrera was found in a closet.

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue pronounced Cabrera dead on the scene. One of the officers was treated on the scene for a minor injury.

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