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CBS News
13-05-2025
- CBS News
1 dead, 1 in custody after dispute between neighbors turns deadly in Hialeah, police say
A dispute between neighbors ended in gunfire Tuesday afternoon in Hialeah, leaving one person dead and another in custody, according to Hialeah Police. Hialeah officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 700 block of East 9th Street around 2 p.m., where they found one person dead at the scene. The suspect was immediately taken into custody, police said. "This is an isolated incident over what appears to be a dispute between neighbors," Hialeah Police said in a statement. "There are no safety concerns to the public at this time." The shooting occurred outside an apartment complex, which remained taped off as investigators worked the scene. The investigation remains in its early stages. Police said additional details will be released as they become available.
CBS News
12-03-2025
- Politics
- CBS News
Hialeah will partner with ICE on immigration enforcement
Hialeah Police will now help federal and state agencies detain undocumented immigrants. During a meeting on Tuesday, the city counsel gave approval for Mayor Esteban Bovo to enter into a partnership agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Six members voted in favor of the partnership agreement, one member was absent. Under the federal 287(g) agreement, Hialeah Police officers will gain the authority to stop, interrogate and arrest individuals suspected of violating immigration laws. The 287(g) program allows state and local law enforcement to collaborate with (ICE) in detaining and deporting undocumented immigrants. Last month, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a statewide expansion of immigration enforcement, granting all 67 county sheriffs the authority to act as federal immigration agents under the 287(g) program. Residents express concern Some residents who spoke at the meeting said they were concerned about entering the partnership because it would cause mistrust in the community. "My message is do not talk to the police. They took an oath to the Constitution to not violate your rights, which is the Fourth Amendment, okay do not talk to the police. Don't talk to ICE, don't talk to any police officer, okay, because they're trying to incriminate you, to put you away, to take you away from your family," Juan Santana said. It remains to be seen how the agreement will be enforced. When one commissioner asked Hialeah Police Chief George Fuentes if officers would be asking for immigration paperwork when they pull someone over, he replied no. City officials try to calm fears City officials said they don't want immigrants to fear the police. Bovo said the police will just be providing support to ICE agents and they will not be conducting raids at churches. "The police department and Hialeah are here to serve them. If they run into a situation where they need the police, do not hesitate to call police and fire if that is warranted. I think that's the first and most important thing to do. Number two is, if you are here illegally, do not violate the law. Very important. You've already violated the law coming to this country, so I would say be as quiet as a church mouse, that way police don't have to go and knock on your door for some issue," he said. Once a sanctuary for Cubans escaping economic and political oppression, CBS News Miami partner The Miami Herald reports that the city has been wrestling with the presence of new immigrants from Cuba and elsewhere in Latin America. In 2024, Bovo claimed as many as 80,000 Cubans had arrived in Hialeah over the last two years, straining the city's resources. Hialeah is the second city in Miami-Dade to enter such an agreement with the federal government. The recently signed a similar agreement.
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Yahoo
Second arrest made after Santeria ritual in Hialeah turned into deadly shooting: cops
A second man has been arrested on charges of gunning down another earlier this month, after the pair got together for what police say was supposed to be a Santeria ritual in Hialeah. Yasmany Matos, 35, was cuffed Tuesday while recovering from a stab wound at Jackson Memorial Hospital. His arrest comes after Milton Cao, 48, was already charged in connection with the same case. Both are charged with second degree murder. On Feb. 12, Hialeah Police responded to a shooting at a home around 10:15 p.m. When officers arrived, they found a man only identified as Nodar lying unresponsive and covered in blood just outside the front door, according to Matos and Cao's arrest affidavits. Inside the house, police say they discovered two other injured people: Matos' teenage son, who had cuts on both arms, and Matos, who had been stabbed in the head — with the knife still lodged in place. Cao, who was also at the home, had no injuries and was detained for questioning. Nodar was subsequently pronounced dead. Matos' son was taken to Nicklaus Children's Hospital, while Matos was transported to Jackson Memorial Ryder Trauma Center for his injuries, according to police. Two women who were in the house at the time also spoke to police. Detectives later interviewed Matos' son, who explained that he and his father were at Cao's house because Matos was performing a Santería ritual for him. At some point, an argument broke out between Matos, Cao and Nodar, leading them outside to the parking lot. A short time later, Matos' son heard a gunshot and saw Nodar stumbling back inside, bleeding from his leg, saying he had been shot, police say. Police say Nodar then went to the bathroom and grabbed a folding knife before coming back and stabbing Matos in the head. Matos' son tried to stop him but was stabbed in both arms in the process. Despite already being shot and injured — according to police — Nodar then tried to leave the house. As he was walking out, Cao shot him multiple times, killing him. Police say that Cao told a Sergeant on scene: 'I kill for fun.' Court records show Cao has since pled not guilty. The next day, detectives obtained security camera footage from a nearby home, which captured the shooting outside. Around 10:10 p.m., Matos, Cao, and Nodar were seen walking outside together. Nodar then walked toward a car parked in front of the house, with Matos closely following behind. Suddenly, Matos shoved Nodar aggressively. Nodar, appearing petrified, quickly ran behind the car for cover. Seconds later, Matos reached into his waistband, pulled out an unknown object and shot Nodar multiple times, police say. Nodar fell to his knees, limped back inside the house and was trailed by Cao and Matos. Matos remained in the hospital for treatment as of Tuesday, according to his arrest affidavit. Since he has a lawyer, police have not questioned him.
