Miami-Dade Police Department Director Alfredo 'Freddy' Ramirez shot himself in the head on a Florida highway following an argument with his wife, authorities say.
Officers responded early Sunday evening to the Florida Sheriff’s Association’s Summer ConferenceWhen officers got the 12th floor of the Marriott Westside,
told them he was no danger to himself or others, and was then"released at the scene," Tampa police said.The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office described that encounter as a domestic dispute between Ramirez and his wife.The Florida Department of Law EnforcementThe shooting happened in the couple's car, with Ramirez's wife present before she called 911, NBC Miami reported, citing a law enforcement source.
"The entire Miami-Dade Police Department stands together behind Freddy and asks that our community continue to keep him in their prayers,""He probably has a long road ahead, a lot of surgeries, but he is going to survive," Hillsborough Country Sheriff Chad Chronister told reporters in Tampa. U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., who is also attending the law enforcement conference in Tampa, praised Ramirez.
"You couldn't ask for a more respectful person, somebody that cares about others and wants to do a good job," said Scott, a former governor.If you or someone you know is in crisis, call 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. You can also call the network, previously known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, at 800-273-8255, text HOME to 741741 or visit
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