A tragic incident unfolded in Lauderhill, Florida, on Friday when a police officer shot and killed a woman at a condominium complex. The incident happened at the Majestic Gardens complex, following a 911 call that led officers to the scene.
According to Lauderhill Police Lt. Antonio Gonzalez, the situation began when someone called 911, gave a first name, and hung up. An officer was sent to the complex to check things out. But when the officer arrived, he was confronted by a woman armed with a large knife.
The officer reported seeing the knife over his police radio. Moments later, he reported “shots fired” after he shot the woman. She was rushed to a nearby hospital but sadly did not survive.
Lt. Gonzalez explained that officers are trained to use deadly force only when they believe their lives—or the lives of others—are in immediate danger. “That’s what happened today,” he said during a press briefing.
Right now, police haven’t confirmed if the woman with the knife was the same person who made the 911 call. Authorities are still working to piece together what exactly happened. They have not released the names of the woman or the officer involved.
The officer, who has been with the Lauderhill Police Department for three years, will be placed on leave while the Florida Department of Law Enforcement investigates the shooting. This is standard procedure in cases like this to ensure a thorough and unbiased review.
This heartbreaking event has left the community with many questions and a sense of sadness. Investigators will now work to uncover the full story behind this tragic encounter.
