HIALEAH, FLA. (WSVN) - A somber cloud hangs over the Hialeah Police Department as they bid farewell to one of their own, 22-year-old Officer Anthony Caabeiro, whose promising career was tragically cut short.
7News cameras captured several officers as they placed Caabeiro’s casket in a Hialeah Fire Rescue truck at the entrance of the Miami-Dade Medical Examiner’s Office, Friday afternoon.
A procession then presumably made its way to the funeral home where services will be held for the officer.
Flags were flown at half-staff outside the Hialeah Police Administration Building in memory of the 22-year-old who lost his life Thursday..
Caabeiro, described as a “remarkable young man” by the Hialeah PD, had served with pride and dedication for just over a year. However, his life was tragically taken in a motorcycle accident while he was off duty.
The heartbreaking incident unfolded shortly before 5 p.m. on Thursday at the intersection of Campbell Drive and 147th Avenue in Homestead.
“He was off duty, and he was on his personal motorcycle,” said Hialeah Police Detective Eric Rodriguez. “The driver of the second vehicle that was involved remained on scene.”
Despite immediate medical attention at Homestead Hospital, Officer Caabeiro could not be saved.
“At this time, it’s an ongoing investigation. We haven’t made any arrests, and no citations have been issued,” said Rodriguez.
Later that evening, a display of solidarity took place, as officers formed a solemn procession along Northwest 10th Avenue in Miami. They saluted in unison as Caabeiro’s body was conveyed to the medical examiner’s office.
In a heartfelt statement, the Hialeah Police Department requested that the public keep Officer Caabeiro’s friends, family, and fellow law enforcement officers at Hialeah PD in their thoughts and prayers during this trying time.
The statement concluded with a poignant vow: “We will meet again. We got it from here.”
The Homestead Police Department is investigating the motorcycle crash, and details are subject to change as their investigation unfolds.
Hialeah Police confirmed funeral arrangements will happen sometime next week, but did not go into further detail.
Investigators ask anyone who was in the area at the time of the crash and took pictures or recorded video to contact Homestead Police at 305-247-1535.
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