A tense situation unfolded in Hialeah today as SWAT teams and crisis negotiators converged on a neighborhood following an attempt by police to serve a warrant. The Hialeah Police Department reported that upon their approach, “the subject armed himself and retreated to the rear of the location,” as stated in a statement obtained by NBC Miami.
The incident took place near West 8th Avenue and 81st Street. The authorities established a perimeter around the area, signaling a well-coordinated response trying to contain any potential threat. According to Local 10 News, Sky 10 aerial footage captured the scene showing a number of police units stationed around the closed off section of the 8200 block of West Eighth Avenue, in close proximity to the Puerquito Asado restaurant.
As the situation continued to develop, traffic disruptions became an inevitable side effect of the law enforcement activity, with drivers being advised to seek alternative routes to avoid the area. Lt. Eddie Rodriguez, a spokesperson for the Hialeah Police Department, provided no additional undisclosed details as the operation was actively ongoing…