Miami-Dade officer critical after shooting; suspect killed

MIAMI (AP) — Authorities in Miami say a police officer was critically wounded and an armed robbery suspect killed in an exchange of gunfire during a car chase. Officials say the suspect smashed his vehicle into a police cruiser and another car while trying to flee Monday night in the Liberty City neighborhood as officers responded to a reported armed robbery. Police say “an altercation ensued and shots were fired.” The suspect died at the scene. Miami-Dade Chief Alfredo Ramirez called for unity, saying the community and law enforcement have to “stand as one” while the case is investigated by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.