Tamarac murders highlight alarming rise in South Florida domestic violence
The Tamarac murders of Mary Gingles, her father, and a neighbor in February brought the crisis into sharp focus.
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The Tamarac murders of Mary Gingles, her father, and a neighbor in February brought the crisis into sharp focus.
According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office, dispatchers received the call from inside a home in Three Lakes.
Morgan Rynor reports Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz said when the man pulled out a firearm, the deputy was forced to shoot.
The man was arrested in Brevard County late Saturday night.
The call, placed by Tyreek Hill's mother-in-law, revealed escalating tensions and concerns for the safety of their infant daughter.
Just before 2 p.m., police were called to the NFL star's home in the 18000 block of Collins Avenue.
BSO said the deputy has since been placed on administrative leave without pay.
Anthony Zayas, 39, has been charged with two counts of battery.
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Xavier Worthy was taken into custody Friday on a count of third-degree felony assault. However, prosecutors Saturday declined to pursue the case.
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The shooting occurred Wednesday evening at around 5:15 p.m. in the 2600 block of NE 49th Street, officials said.
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Yahkeim "Keimo" Lollar, 18, was killed just before the holidays in December last year outside his home. His family alleges his ex-girlfriend, Jahara Malik, 17, is responsible.
Jahara Malik, 17, was arrested on January 28, accused of stabbing her boyfriend to death.
The Team USA track star appeared before a Miami-Dade judge on Saturday, this time for a domestic violence charge.
City of Miami Police Lt. Thomas L. Carroll was arrested Saturday on a charge of battery.
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The Broward County Sheriff's Office identified the man who died during the incident and shared further details surrounding the circumstances that led up to the shooting.
Police are searching for a person after a domestic shooting happened in Saturday afternoon.
The suspected shooter is still at large.
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