HOMESTEAD, FLA. (WSVN) - A confrontation between an armed suspected burglar and police in front of Homestead City Hall ended with the subject being shot and killed by officers, police said.
According to Miami-Dade Police, Homestead Police units responded to a burglary in progress, Sunday.
When officers arrived, investigators said, the subject fled on foot.
After setting up a perimeter, police said, officers located the subject in front of Homestead City Hall.
Officials said the subject discharged his weapon, prompting officers to return fire, striking him.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the scene and pronounced the man dead.
Police have recovered the subject’s firearm at the scene.
No officers were injured, but one of them had a close call when a bullet went through their pants.
MDPD continues to investigate the incident.
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