Federal agents in financial investigation were involved in deadly shootings at Coral Gables

CORAL GABLES, Fla. – Federal agents shot dead a person who brandished a gun on Friday in Coral Gables, according to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Police.

Officer Kelly Denham, a spokeswoman for the Coral Gables police department, said the shooting happened near the intersection of Mantua Avenue and the Alahambra Circle.

Special Agent in charge Anthony Salisbury of ICE Homeland Security Investigations Miami said the officers were part of a large-scale financial investigation.

A woman living in the area said she first heard a “commotion” and screams, and as she went out to investigate she heard five to six shots. Salisbury said there were ICE HSI agents who suffered life-threatening injuries and law enforcement recovered the person’s weapon.

Inside the tape of the crime scene were two silver vehicles: a Chrysler minivan with bullet holes and a pickup truck. Officers placed a yellow canvas to cover the body inside the minivan. The driver’s side window was shattered and there was glass on the floor and in the driver’s seat.

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Denham also said the Coral Gables police department handed over the crime scene to the Miami-Dade police department. Florida Police Department officers were also part of the investigation. Coral Gables police officers warned drivers to avoid the South Alhambra Circle and Blue Road area.

This is a developing story.

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