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Daniel Lewis

Gender : Male

Age : 27

Race : Black

Date : 05/31/2024

Location : Northwest 161 Street and 27 Place

City : Miami Gardens

County : Miami-Dade

State : Florida

Agency : Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Miami Gardens Police Department

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during “proactive patrols for gang activity

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/31/2024, Daniel Lewis, 27, was shot and killed during a confrontation with federal agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and Miami Gardens Police officers near Northwest 161 Street and 27 Place in Miami Gardens, Florida. According to police, agents and officers were conducting “proactive patrols” in the area in response to a series of recent shootings.
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The ATF and Miami Gardens Police stated that during the operation, they encountered Lewis, who was reportedly armed. A shootout ensued, and Lewis was fatally shot. Authorities have not disclosed specific details about what led to the confrontation, nor have they provided evidence of Lewis’s involvement in any criminal activity related to the operation.
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The agencies involved have not released body-worn camera footage, ballistic reports, or other evidence to clarify the circumstances of the shooting. The incident is under joint investigation by the ATF and Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality (Daniel Lewis).
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Last update: 12/03/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/miami-dade/atf-miami-gardens-shootout-proactive-patrol-2024/
https://www.local10.com/news/miami-dade/atf-agent-involved-in-fatal-shooting-miami-gardens-proactive-patrol/
https://www.wplg.com/news/local/atf-miami-gardens-shooting-police-patrol/