Police officer killed, 3 others wounded
Official: One officer dies after man fires high-powered rifle at officers
Police set up security perimeter to search for suspect
Driver was stopped after maneuvering erratically, police say
MIAMI, Florida (CNN) -- A massive manhunt is under way after four Miami-Dade County, Florida, police officers were shot during a traffic stop Thursday, a police spokeswoman said. One of the officers later died, Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Alvarez said.
Police say Shawn Sherwin Labeet is being sought after the shootings.
Cmdr. Linda O'Brien identified the suspect as Shawn Sherwin Labeet, 25. He should be considered armed and dangerous, she said.
Police initially released the wrong name and photo.
''This is a very sad day for us. We need to get this guy,'' Alvarez told The Miami Herald.
One of the wounded officers is in good condition at Baptist Hospital in Miami and could be released later Friday, officials said.
The conditions of the other two injured officers were not released.
The four had been conducting robbery surveillance at a residential complex in Cutler Bay.
"It was very deliberate to intentionally fire upon... and kill a police officer," a police spokesman said.
Officers said the suspect was "driving erratically" in the complex and when police tried to stop him, he fired a high-powered rifle at the officers.
"Witnesses said it sounded like machine gun fire, very rapid fire," a police spokesman said.
O'Brien said she was unsure if the officers returned fire.
Several law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, are assisting in the search. A Black Hawk helicopter has been employed to help as well.
A car believed driven by Labeet was found at a nearby canal.
The rifle was found at the scene, but authorities say the suspect may have another weapon.
A large security perimeter has been set up to search for the suspect, and police are urging residents to stay indoors.
"This is the last place somebody needs to go and be a bystander," said Cutler Bay Mayor Paul Vrooman. "This is not entertainment. This is tragedy."
Official: One officer dies after man fires high-powered rifle at officers
Police set up security perimeter to search for suspect
Driver was stopped after maneuvering erratically, police say
MIAMI, Florida (CNN) -- A massive manhunt is under way after four Miami-Dade County, Florida, police officers were shot during a traffic stop Thursday, a police spokeswoman said. One of the officers later died, Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Alvarez said.
Police say Shawn Sherwin Labeet is being sought after the shootings.
Cmdr. Linda O'Brien identified the suspect as Shawn Sherwin Labeet, 25. He should be considered armed and dangerous, she said.
Police initially released the wrong name and photo.
''This is a very sad day for us. We need to get this guy,'' Alvarez told The Miami Herald.
One of the wounded officers is in good condition at Baptist Hospital in Miami and could be released later Friday, officials said.
The conditions of the other two injured officers were not released.
The four had been conducting robbery surveillance at a residential complex in Cutler Bay.
"It was very deliberate to intentionally fire upon... and kill a police officer," a police spokesman said.
Officers said the suspect was "driving erratically" in the complex and when police tried to stop him, he fired a high-powered rifle at the officers.
"Witnesses said it sounded like machine gun fire, very rapid fire," a police spokesman said.
O'Brien said she was unsure if the officers returned fire.
Several law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, are assisting in the search. A Black Hawk helicopter has been employed to help as well.
A car believed driven by Labeet was found at a nearby canal.
The rifle was found at the scene, but authorities say the suspect may have another weapon.
A large security perimeter has been set up to search for the suspect, and police are urging residents to stay indoors.
"This is the last place somebody needs to go and be a bystander," said Cutler Bay Mayor Paul Vrooman. "This is not entertainment. This is tragedy."
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