Officer walks away from Miami rollover crash after police chase involving South Florida shooting suspects
MIAMI - A City of Miami Police officer was involved in a rollover crash in northern Miami on Wednesday afternoon.
The crash occurred on the corner of NE 82nd Street and Biscayne Boulevard. Police told CBS News Miami that the unmarked police car was following a "possible shooting vehicle," a white Audi SUV, before the incident. Police added that the officer was unhurt.
The call originally came from Miami-Dade police, who were first following the suspect vehicle, before Miami Police Tactical Robbery Unit joined the pursuit.
Chopper 4 was over the scene, where several police vehicles blocked the intersection and showed the police vehicle on its side.
CBS News Miami has a crew on the scene, where a woman was seen being detained by officers. Miami Police Ofc. Mike Vega told CBS News Miami that a man and a woman who were wanted for a shooting in Palm Beach County were taken into custody. No charges have been formally filed as of Wednesday evening.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Due to a police investigation involving a vehicle crash we have temporarily closed Biscayne Boulevard between 81 and 84 Streets. Please avoid this area. MV pic.twitter.com/OhgvIxkctP
— Miami PD (@MiamiPD) July 31, 2024
Miami Police shared on X that Biscayne Boulevard was closed between 81st and 84th Streets during the investigation. It has since reopened.