A Miami-Dade deputy tragically lost his life following a shooting incident on Friday, prompting an extensive police operation.

Deputy Devin Jaramillo, aged 27, was fatally wounded while attending to a car accident. He was swiftly transported to a nearby hospital, where he unfortunately passed away from his injuries. During a press briefing, Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz described the event as a “brutal attack” and confirmed that the deputy had been “murdered.”

“Today is a somber day. The incident that occurred in Miami-Dade County and the loss of our deputy is deeply unsettling and will remain so,” Cordero-Stutz expressed. “I urge our community to keep the deputy’s family in their thoughts and prayers, as well as our entire department, as we navigate through this painful time together.”

The fatal shooting took place shortly before 4 p.m. in the vicinity of a warehouse near the intersection of Southwest 128th Street and 122nd Avenue. Deputy Jaramillo was on the scene responding to a car crash when the altercation occurred. Witnesses quickly alerted emergency services, and fellow deputies administered first aid before he was transported to HCA Florida Kendall Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The shooting happened shortly before 4 p.m. in the area of a warehouse near Southwest 128th Street and 122nd Avenue as the deputy was responding to a car crash. Bystanders called 911, and deputies responded and gave him first aid before he was rushed to HCA Florida Kendall Hospital, where he died.

“He’s a son, a brother and a friend,” Cordero-Stutz said.

“He gave his ultimate sacrifice defending us — his life — defending you,” the sheriff continued. “We need to say as a society we will not accept this. I’m grateful to the men and women who provide safety to our community every single day.”

The shooting happened shortly before 4 p.m. in the area of a warehouse near Southwest 128th Street and 122nd Avenue as the deputy was responding to a car crash. (Coral Gables Police)

Cordero-Stutz also wrote on X, “My thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and fellow deputies during this difficult time. Deputy Jaramillo’s legacy of integrity, compassion, and courage will continue to live on in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing and serving alongside him.”

Coral Gables Police, the Florida Highway Patrol and the FBI also responded. Officers also gathered at HCA-Florida Kendall Hospital.

Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to the scene. (WSVN)

Police blocked off the area and closed several nearby roadways.

“I’m praying for the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputy who was shot this afternoon in the line of duty. Our entire community stands with this brave officer, his family and fellow deputies, and all our men and women in uniform who put themselves at risk to protect our community,” Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava wrote on X.