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NewsWSVN 7 MiamiJuly 30, 2026Miami-Dade

Man sentenced to 13 years for 2020 shooting of Miami police officer

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 was the final defendant in the case to be sentenced, with the other two co-defendants having previously accepted plea deals.

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Why It Matters

The sentencing concludes the legal proceedings for the 2020 ambush 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 regarding a 2020 shooting incident.
  • The incident occurred on April 24, 2020, near Northwest 50th Street and 22nd Avenue in Miami.
  • The target of the shooting was Miami Police Detective Erica Socarras, who was in an unmarked vehicle.
  • Detective Socarras was not injured, though her vehicle was struck by gunfire.
  • Three men were arrested for the incident: Wilkhari Levale Jones, Antranard Womble, and Wilzavier Le’Varick Jones.
  • All three defendants have now been sentenced via 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 law enforcement agency involved in the incident.”personAl Guerra“Miami Police Deputy Chief.”personAntranard Womble“Co-defendant who previously accepted a plea deal.”other25“Age of the defendant.”