Police release body camera footage from night of Freddy Ramirez shooting
DORAL, Fla. – Newly-released body camera video shows the moments Miami-Dade Police Director Alfredo “Freddy” Ramirez was handcuffed at a Tampa hotel last month.
His wife was questioned by police on July 23 after a witness reported seeing Ramirez pointing a gun at his head while the couple was arguing.
The incident unfolded while the couple was in Tampa for a sheriff’s conference.
Hours later, Ramirez shot himself in the head along Interstate 75.
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In the video, Tampa police can be seen with weapons drawn as officers made their approach to his hotel room at the JW Marriott behind a ballistics shield.
The video also shows what was said between officers, Ramirez and his wife after he was placed in handcuffs.
Officers ask Ramirez’s wife if she has any concerns for her safety, and she said no.
They then take the handcuffs off of Ramirez.
Local 10 News did obtain the 911 call that took place after the shooting. It’s a tragic call from a frantic wife who just witnessed her husband shooting himself.
As a news organization, Local 10 saw no news value in airing those recordings, just shock value. As such, Local 10 News will not be airing those recordings.
Source: WPLG Local 10
