Police apprehend suspects after robbery and shooting incident in Medley
- Sweetwater police responded to a reported armed robbery on June 27, 2025.
- Officers encountered the suspects and a chase ensued, concluding in Medley.
- Three suspects were apprehended, and the incident is currently under investigation.
On June 27, 2025, a police intervention followed a report of an armed robbery in progress at a warehouse located near Northwest 108th Avenue and 17th Street in Sweetwater, Florida. Responding officers arrived shortly after receiving multiple 911 calls and confronted the suspects involved. During the encounter, shots were fired, resulting in a police chase that concluded in Medley, an area northwest of Hialeah. In the police pursuit, two individuals were hospitalized: one suspect sustained an apparent gunshot wound and was transported to a local hospital, while another individual, unrelated to gunfire, required medical attention and is listed in stable condition. A third suspect was taken into custody for questioning. Law enforcement officials have not yet disclosed additional details about the incident, and authorities from the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), and the FBI are involved in the ongoing investigation. Sweetwater Police Chief Sergio Diez confirmed that no officers were injured during this confrontation, noting the swift response of the department to protect the public and apprehend those responsible for the robbery. The incident highlights ongoing challenges facing law enforcement in dealing with violent crime in urban settings and the complexities of police interactions during such high-stakes situations. The investigation is currently being led by the FBI, with FDLE handling the aspect related to the police shooting. As details continue to emerge, this incident underscores the importance of effective police work in ensuring community safety, as well as the need for thorough reviews of law enforcement protocols when responding to armed confrontations.