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NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – Noticias LocalesAugust 25, 2026Miami-Dade

Police arrest 21-year-old for alleged shooting threat against Miami Dade College

Police arrested 21-year-old José Santos after he allegedly posted a threat on Instagram to commit a mass shooting at the Miami Dade College Hialeah campus. Santos faces charges of written threats to kill or cause bodily injury following an investigation by the Hialeah Police Department and MDC Public Safety.

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Why It Matters

The arrest addresses a security threat against a local educational institution, impacting the safety protocols and operations of the Miami Dade College Hialeah campus.

Key Facts

  • José Santos, 21, was arrested on Monday for allegedly posting a threat on Instagram.
  • The threat stated, 'hoy mueren todos en MDC' (today everyone dies at MDC).
  • The threat specifically targeted the Miami Dade College campus located at 1780 West 49th Street in Hialeah.
  • Santos is charged with written threats to kill or cause bodily injury.
  • The investigation involved collaboration between the MDC Department of Public Safety and the Hialeah Police Department.
  • Santos was scheduled to appear in bond court on Tuesday.
  • The college stated that the safety of students, faculty, and staff is their top priority.

Who's Mentioned

other21“Age of the suspect.”location1780 West 49th Street“Address of the Miami Dade College Hialeah campus”organizationMiami Dade College“Educational institution targeted by the threat”organizationTelemundo 51“News outlet reporting the incident”organizationHialeah Police Department“Law enforcement agency that conducted the arrest”personJosé Santos“21-year-old individual arrested for alleged threats”