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NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – Noticias LocalesAugust 10, 2026Miami-Dade

Police arrest suspect following vehicle pursuit and shooting in Miami Gardens and Opa-locka

Police arrested a suspect on Monday morning after a vehicle pursuit that spanned from Miami Gardens to Opa-locka, during which the suspect allegedly fired shots at officers. The incident concluded with the suspect fleeing on foot near NW 107th Street and 17th Avenue before being taken into custody.

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Why It Matters

The incident involved an active shooting pursuit across two municipal jurisdictions, resulting in a police vehicle crash and an ongoing criminal investigation.

Key Facts

  • A suspect was arrested following a vehicle pursuit that began in Miami Gardens and ended in Opa-locka.
  • The suspect allegedly fired shots at law enforcement officers during the pursuit.
  • The pursuit ended when the suspect abandoned their vehicle and fled on foot near NW 107th Street and 17th Avenue.
  • A Miami Gardens police officer was involved in a vehicle crash at NW 22nd Avenue and NW 135th Street during the pursuit.
  • The suspect was taken into custody without further incident.
  • The suspect was initially linked to an ongoing criminal investigation, the nature of which has not been disclosed.
  • The investigation into the incident remains active and ongoing.

Who's Mentioned

organizationOpa-locka Police Department“Assisted in the pursuit and reported the arrest.”locationNW 22nd Avenue and NW 135th Street“Location of the police vehicle crash.”locationNW 107th Street and 17th Avenue“Location where the suspect was taken into custody.”locationNW 107th Street and NW 17th Avenue“Location where the suspect was taken into custody.”organizationMiami Gardens Police Department“Involved in the pursuit and the officer-involved crash.”organizationTelemundo 51“News outlet reporting the incident.”locationNorthwest 22nd Avenue and Northwest 135th Street“Location of the police vehicle crash.”