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Man arrested after at least 3 injured in series of armed carjackings in southwest Miami-Dade, sheriff's office says
By Steven Yablonski at CBS4 Miami
· June 19, 2026
· 2 min read
At least three people were rushed to a hospital on Thursday night after a series of armed carjackings in southwest Miami -Dade, according to the sheriff's office.The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office said that the incidents began around 8:45 p.m. after deputies responded to reports of an armed carjacking i
Key takeaway The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office said that the incidents began around 8:45 p.
Why this matters in The Miami
The series of armed carjackings in southwest Miami-Dade is a stark reminder of the safety concerns that plague the area. The incidents, which occurred in a matter of hours, have left at least three people injured and hospitalized. The fact that the suspect, Alejandro Martinez, was able to carry out multiple carjackings and robberies in different locations, including a gas station, raises questions about the effectiveness of law enforcement presence in the area. The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office has a significant role to play in preventing such crimes, particularly in neighborhoods that are vulnerable to violent crime. As the investigation continues, it will be crucial to examine the circumstances that led to these incidents and how they can be prevented in the future. The community will be watching to see how the authorities respond to this incident and what measures they will take to ensure public safety in southwest Miami-Dade.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 19, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? At least three people were rushed to a hospital on Thursday night after a series of armed carjackings in southwest Miami-Dade, according to the sheriff's office.The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office said that the incidents began around 8:45 p.m. after deputies responded to reports of an armed carjacking i
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