Police release 911 calls from shootout with men who stole UPS truck

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After a police chase in Florida ended in a shooting at a crowded intersection last week, leaving four people dead, authorities released audio of several 911 phone calls that depict the chaos and fear prevalent among the bystanders

Many of the calls came from people who found themselves in a police shootout when a hijacked UPS truck came to a stop at a crowded intersection in Miramar, a city in South Florida. As gunfire erupted, the vehicles stopped at the traffic light became shields for the police officers trying to stop two suspects, who had taken over the UPS truck after robbing a jewelry store. Of those who called, many did so to report bullet holes in their cars.

"How a robbery turned into a police chaseThe shooting in Miramar began when two suspects robbed Regent Jewelers in Coral Gables, authorities said. At least one woman was hurt in the initial robbery.While attempting to flee the crime scene, the suspects hijacked the UPS truck, taking the driver hostage and speeding away. The suspects made it at least 25 miles away, hopping curbs, maneuvering around other vehicles and dodging police.

 

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Insanity.

cindy_ramokoto stay safe fam

What warranted the police to use lethal force while a hostage was in the middle of all this? This situation could have been handled better but again, Americans and their guns

Horrendously handled by the Miami PD.

Where were the good guys with guns?

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