The Miami-Dade Police Department is mourning one of its own.
Officials confirmed Wednesday night that 29-year-old Detective Cesar “Echy” Echaverry had died.
He was rushed to Jackson Memorial Hospital on Monday night after being shot by an armed robbery suspect in Miami.
In a tweet posted Wednesday evening, Miami-Dade Police Director Freddy Ramirez said Echaverry passed away after “a brief battle for his life.”
“Officer Echaverry died in the line of duty while serving & protecting our community,” Ramirez said in the tweet. “Our law enforcement family will continue to stand beside & support the Echaverry family through this difficult time. We’ll never forget Officer Echaverry’s bravery & sacrifice. Godspeed, brother.”
Echaverry was a member of MDPD’s Robbery Intervention Detail.
A large gathering of law enforcement officers was at the hospital Wednesday in a showing of support for Echaverry and his family.
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Officials confirmed Wednesday night that 29-year-old Detective Cesar “Echy” Echaverry had died.
He was rushed to Jackson Memorial Hospital on Monday night after being shot by an armed robbery suspect in Miami.
In a tweet posted Wednesday evening, Miami-Dade Police Director Freddy Ramirez said Echaverry passed away after “a brief battle for his life.”
“Officer Echaverry died in the line of duty while serving & protecting our community,” Ramirez said in the tweet. “Our law enforcement family will continue to stand beside & support the Echaverry family through this difficult time. We’ll never forget Officer Echaverry’s bravery & sacrifice. Godspeed, brother.”
Echaverry was a member of MDPD’s Robbery Intervention Detail.
A large gathering of law enforcement officers was at the hospital Wednesday in a showing of support for Echaverry and his family.
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