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NewsWSVN 7News – Local NewsAugust 5, 2026Miami-Dade

Doral Police officer dies in Southwest Miami-Dade

Authorities are investigating the death of a Doral Police officer who died by apparent suicide in Southwest Miami-Dade on Wednesday morning. The incident resulted in temporary road closures on the Florida Turnpike and Palmetto Expressway during a police escort to the Medical Examiner's Office.

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Why It Matters

The death of a local law enforcement officer impacts department operations and community safety services in the City of Doral.

Key Facts

  • A Doral Police officer died by apparent suicide in Southwest Miami-Dade.
  • Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to Southwest 157th Avenue and 160th Street after 6:20 a.m. on Wednesday.
  • The officer's body was transported to the Miami-Dade Medical Examiner’s Office under police escort.
  • The transport caused temporary closures on parts of the Florida Turnpike and Palmetto Expressway.
  • The City of Doral and Police Chief Matthew Castillo confirmed the death and expressed condolences.
  • The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available for those in emotional distress.

Who's Mentioned

personMatthew Castillo“Doral Police Chief who issued a statement regarding the loss.”organizationSunbeam Television Corp“Copyright holder of the news report.”other988“Suicide & Crisis Lifeline contact number.”organizationDoral Police Department“The department of the deceased officer.”organizationMiami-Dade Sheriff’s Office“The agency conducting the death investigation.”locationMiami-Dade Medical Examiner’s Office“The destination of the police escort.”