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Police Officer Emilio Miyares was shot and killed after he and his partner responded to a shoplifting call in Palm Springs Mall. The officers asked the two suspects for identification and were given false names. Both suspects then fled the scene and were chased by the officers. A struggle ensued, and one assailant gained control of Officer Miyares' weapon and shot him with it. The killer was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to death. He committed suicide in 1994. Officer Miyares had been a member of the Hialeah Police Department for six years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, young daughter, son, parents, and brother.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Miyares gave the Hialeah Police Department 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Hialeah community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Miyares.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Hialeah Police Department has lost 3 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Emilio is one of 536 officers killed feloniously in FL, 53.3% of the 1,006 remembered there.
Emilio is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Emilio is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1986, 5 officers in FL were killed feloniously, the 32nd heaviest of 143 years on record. The heaviest was 1987, with 10.
In 1986, 98 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 54th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1986, 112 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 52nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Emilio was 27. Of the 496 killed feloniously in FL whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 44.3; the middle age was 36. Emilio had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Emilio was 27. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Emilio had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Emilio was 27. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Emilio had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 7.6% of these deaths in FL; April holds the most, 10.1%. Thursdays: 14%.
November holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
November holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 66.7% of all 3 deaths at Hialeah Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 53.3% of all 1,006 deaths in FL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 10.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 5.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 5.2% of these deaths.
His people
Hialeah Police Department has 3 officers remembered here, Emilio among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 20-E
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