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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 14, 2026Miami-Dade County

Miami Gardens police arrest 23-year-old man following shooting and police chase

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Police arrested Karyne David, 23, after he allegedly fired shots at his ex-girlfriend's home and engaged in a shootout with a detective before leading officers on a chase to Opa-locka. David faces multiple felony charges, including attempted premeditated murder and aggravated assault with a firearm.

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Why It Matters

The incident highlights a violent domestic dispute that escalated into a public safety threat involving a police-involved shooting, resulting in the suspect's arrest and an ongoing investigation by state authorities.

Key Facts

  • Karyne David was arrested on charges of two counts of attempted premeditated murder, aggravated assault with a firearm, and firing a deadly projectile.
  • The incident involved a shootout between the suspect and a Miami Gardens detective at approximately 4:15 a.m. on Monday.
  • A Century Arms Draco rifle was recovered by a Miami-Dade Sheriff's K-9 unit near the arrest site in Opa-locka.
  • Ballistics testing linked the recovered rifle to shell casings from both an August 9 shooting and the shooting at the residence.
  • The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the officer-involved shooting portion of the incident.
  • No police officers or detectives were injured during the shooting or the subsequent vehicle pursuit.
  • The suspect had a prior relationship with the victim that ended in April, followed by alleged ongoing harassment and threats.
  • The suspect is currently held at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center with bond to be determined.

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