Two FBI agents dead, three wounded while serving search warrant on suspect in violent crimes against children
HFBI Miami Statement on Agent-Involved Shooting
The FBI is reviewing an agent-involved shooting which occurred this morning at approximately 6 a.m. in the vicinity of 10100 Reflections Boulevard, Sunrise, Florida. A team of law enforcement officers were there to execute a federal court-ordered search warrant in furtherance of a violent crimes against children case.
Two FBI agents are deceased and three are wounded. Two wounded agents were transported to hospital and are in stable condition. The names of the deceased will not be released at this time.
The subject is deceased.
In accordance with FBI policy, the shooting incident is under investigation by the FBI’s Inspection Division. The review process is thorough and objective and is conducted as expeditiously as possible under the circumstances. Because this is an ongoing investigation, no further information will be released at this time.
Crimes against children is rampant nationwide.
Recently, an Arlington, Texas man was sentenced to 50 years in federal prison for the exploitation of children and related child pornography crimes, announced Acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Prerak Shah.
Terry Ray Carter, 34, pleaded guilty in September to sexual exploitation of children and transportation of child pornography. He was sentenced Friday before U.S. District Judge Reed C. O’Connor.
“This sentence sends a clear message to those who seek to victimize children,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Prerak Shah. “The Department of Justice will use every tool available to remove predators from the street or internet, and put them behind bars.”
“The FBI will continue working with our partners to apprehend and hold child predators accountable for their actions,” said FBI Dallas Special Agent in Charge Matthew DeSarno. “We ask the public to alert us and local law enforcement if they suspect anyone is a victim of child exploitation.”
This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a Justice Department initiative designed to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse nationwide