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Miami Gardens police officer relieved of duty, accused of threatening woman with gun and violating court order
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk Nikiya Carrero , as published by CBS4 Miami
· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The incident allegedly occurred on July 17, and McKinney's case is ongoing.
A Miami Gardens police officer has been relieved of duty due to allegations of misconduct. The officer, Kolei McKinney, is facing multiple felony charges related to a domestic violence incident in Opa-locka. The charges against McKinney include aggravated assault and improper exhibition of a weapon.
He surrendered to Opa-locka police and has made a court appearance, where the charges were read against him. Further details about the incident and the charges are available from the Miami Gardens Police Department and court records. The incident allegedly occurred on July 17, and McKinney's case is ongoing.
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Category: safety Published: July 31, 2026 Source: CBS4 Miami Reading time: 1 min
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