Miami police investigating 'disturbing' officer comment caught on radio amid deadly chase for robber

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Miami police investigating 'disturbing' officer comment caught on radio amid deadly chase for robbery suspect
Cesar 'Echy' Echaverry, a five-year veteran of the Miami-Dade Police Department, remains in critical condition after being shot in the head during a pursuit of a robbery suspect


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A gunfight occurred during the foot chase and Echaverry was shot at least one time in the head. Horton, the suspect, was shot and killed.

"Detective Echaverry remains in critical condition and our top priority is to continue to support his family at this impossibly difficult time," Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said Tuesday.

The Miami Police Department separately said that it is investigating whether one of the department's officers complained over the radio about police cruisers speeding by him following the shooting.


"They’re going to have another officer down if they keep going at 70 mph near my car," someone is heard saying over the radio.

The Miami Police Department said the officer "will be held accountable for his actions" if an investigation determines that the radio transmission is accurate.

"It is unsettling and disturbing listening to the lack of concern, compassion and empathy," the police department said.