MIAMI GARDENS, FLA. (WSVN) - Two men have been arrested and charged with attempted murder on a law enforcement officer in connection with Monday’s shooting that grazed a Miami-Dade Police detective.
The suspects, 19-year-old Travis Arratin Fernandez and 19-year-old Drequan Humes, were booked into Miami-Dade jail Tuesday morning with no bond.
The incident unfolded just after 10:30 a.m. on Monday in the area of NW 154th Street and 19th Avenue, where the officers were investigating another case.
The officer was in an unmarked red pickup truck surveilling the suspects in a group of men with guns outside a home. The officers approached and that’s when the men started shooting.
The bullet, bouncing off the officer’s bullet-proof vest, grazed him in the cheek.
“We’re just grateful he was wearing his vest and it helped protect his life,” said MDPD Director Stephanie Daniels.
Following the incident, the suspects fled the scene, prompting an extensive investigation by law enforcement.
In surveillance footage obtained by 7News, the sound of gunshots could be heard. Moments later, in another video, two men could be seen jumping a neighboring fence with a third man running towards the front door of a home.
Several seconds later, an officer could be seen on video searching for the suspects.
Hours after the search for the suspects began, surveillance video showed four men coming out of a home with their hands in the air after the Miami-Dade Special Response Team arrived at the scene.
At least five people were initially detained, including Fernandez and Humes.
The injured officer, who had been transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital, was discharged Monday night after receiving medical attention.
Humes has also been charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Authorities have not disclosed additional details about the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The officer who was shot was treated at the hospital and was released on Monday.
If you have any information on this crime, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.