NewsWSVN 7News – Local NewsJuly 30, 2026Miami-Dade
Man sentenced to 13 years for 2020 shooting of Miami police detective
Wilkhari Levale Jones has been sentenced to 13 years in state prison following a plea deal for his role in a 2020 shooting involving a Miami Police detective. Jones is the final defendant in the case to be sentenced, with two others having previously accepted plea deals.
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The sentencing concludes the legal proceedings for the 2020 shooting of a Miami Police detective, resulting in a 13-year prison term for the final defendant involved.
Key Facts
- Wilkhari Levale Jones was sentenced to 13 years in state prison.
- The sentencing follows a plea deal entered by the defendant.
- The incident occurred on April 24, 2020, near Northwest 50th Street and 22nd Avenue in Miami.
- The shooting involved an unmarked police vehicle occupied by Detective Erica Socarras.
- Detective Socarras was not physically injured, though her vehicle was struck by gunfire.
- Three men were arrested in connection with the shooting: Wilkhari Levale Jones, Antranard Womble, and Wilzavier Le’Varick Jones.
- All three defendants have now been sentenced following plea deals.
- The defendants will receive credit for time served since their 2020 arrests.
Who's Mentioned
personErica Socarras“Miami Police Detective who was the target of the shooting.”personLaura Maria Gonzalez-Marques“Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge who presided over the sentencing.”personWilzavier Le’Varick Jones“Co-defendant who previously accepted a plea deal.”other13 years“Length of the prison sentence.”personWilkhari Levale Jones“Defendant sentenced to 13 years in prison.”organizationCity of Miami Police“The police department involved in the incident.”personAl Guerra“Miami Police Deputy Chief.”personAntranard Womble“Co-defendant who previously accepted a plea deal.”