Crime
Suspect who shot two Miami police officers identified as 27-year-old Mason Triana
Two Miami police officers were shot Thursday morning while responding to reports of gunfire in the Allapattah neighborhood, leading to a heavy police response and a tense hours-long standoff that ended with the armed suspect dead, authorities confirmed.
The suspect was identified as 27-year-old Mason Triana, though police have not yet confirmed whether his death resulted from a self-inflicted gunshot wound or from the exchange of gunfire with responding officers.
According to Miami Police Chief Manny Morales, the incident began shortly before 7:00 a.m., when officers were dispatched to the area of NW 15th Avenue and NW 26th Street regarding a vehicle that appeared abandoned in the roadway. Finding no one nearby, officers requested a tow truck to remove the vehicle.
Moments later, a ShotSpotter alert—a gunfire detection system—indicated gunshots had been fired nearby.
Responding officers located another vehicle riddled with bullets in the same vicinity.
As they assessed the scene, a gunman opened fire on them, striking two officers.
One officer, a male sergeant, was shot in the knee, while a female officer sustained a gunshot wound to the ankle.
Both were transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital, where they were reported to be in stable condition and in good spirits.
“I visited them at the hospital — both were calm, professional, and eager to recover,” Chief Morales said. “I’m extremely proud of their bravery and composure under fire.”
Following the initial shooting, Triana barricaded himself inside a nearby residence, prompting a large tactical response from SWAT and other specialized units.
The area was secured, and nearby residents were urged to remain indoors as negotiations continued for several hours.
At one point, Triana exited the residence and engaged officers with what police described as a high-caliber rifle before retreating inside.
No additional injuries were reported during the exchange.
Authorities later confirmed that Triana was found deceased inside the home, marking the end of the standoff. Police did not specify the cause of death pending further investigation.
A second individual connected to the incident was detained at the scene and is being questioned, though officials have not released that person’s identity or specific role in the events.
Chief Morales noted that the situation could have been far worse, emphasizing the professionalism and restraint shown by responding officers throughout the incident.
The investigation remains ongoing as detectives work to determine the sequence of events and the motive behind the shooting.
MONROE, La. — The Monroe Police Department has launched an investigation into a tragic triple homicide that occurred in the early morning hours of October 28 in the 2000 block of Grammont Street.
Authorities confirmed that the victims have been identified as 26-year-old Jaborris Simpson, his 2-year-old daughter, Jhersi Simpson, and another adult male, Jamal Bosley.
All three were found deceased at the scene, each suffering from gunshot wounds to the head.
During a press conference held later that day, Monroe Police officials stated that narcotics are believed to have been a contributing factor in the crime.
Investigators also confirmed that the suspect and victims were known to one another, suggesting the incident was not a random act of violence.
Monroe Mayor Friday Ellis and law enforcement leaders expressed their condolences to the victims’ families and the community, calling the deaths—particularly that of the young child—heartbreaking and deeply disturbing.
Mayor Ellis also announced a $5,000 reward for any information that leads to an arrest in the case.
“This is a tragedy that has shaken our city,” Ellis said. “We are asking the public to stand with us, share any information they may have, and help bring justice to this family.”
The Monroe Police Department continues to actively investigate the case, with detectives reviewing evidence and interviewing potential witnesses.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Monroe Police Department or Crime Stoppers of North Delta.
Callers may remain anonymous and could be eligible for the $5,000 reward.