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Two Miami-Dade County police officers were wounded in the Monday night shooting. Authorities say the plainclothes officers were shot in "an ambush-style attack" while they were conducting surveillance for gang activity on the city's north side. Police say the two were sitting in an unmarked police minivan when a group of people walked up to them.
“They are lucky to be alive,” said Miami-Dade Police Director Juan Perez. “It’s been a while since I’ve seen a car hit by so many rounds. A high-powered weapon struck that vehicle and the officers should be counting their blessings today. We certainly are counting our blessings.”
Later that night, police brought in several people connected to the shooting into custody for questioning. Nineteen year old Damian Thompson, a reputed gang member, was arrested for the shooting. He was one of several people that was detained after the shooting incident.
The two officers, Charles Woods, 47, and Terence White, 37, were reported in stable condition and in good spirits, stated authorities.
“They are lucky to be alive,” said Miami-Dade Police Director Juan Perez. “It’s been a while since I’ve seen a car hit by so many rounds. A high-powered weapon struck that vehicle and the officers should be counting their blessings today. We certainly are counting our blessings.”
Later that night, police brought in several people connected to the shooting into custody for questioning. Nineteen year old Damian Thompson, a reputed gang member, was arrested for the shooting. He was one of several people that was detained after the shooting incident.
The two officers, Charles Woods, 47, and Terence White, 37, were reported in stable condition and in good spirits, stated authorities.