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Miami-Dade Deputy Devin Jaramillo Killed Responding to Crash, Suspect Steven David Rustrian Died by Suicide

Authorities say the encounter escalated from a minor traffic investigation into a fight in which the attacker took the deputy’s service weapon.

Overview

  • Deputy Devin Jaramillo, 27, was shot Friday just before 4 p.m. near SW 128th Street and 122nd Avenue in Kendall while handling a crash.
  • Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz identified the assailant as Steven David Rustrian, 21, who disarmed the deputy, shot him multiple times, then fatally shot himself in his vehicle.
  • Jaramillo was taken to HCA Florida Kendall Hospital, where he died despite first aid by deputies and help from Good Samaritans.
  • A second individual initially detained in connection with the incident was released with no charges, and officials emphasized the attack was not an ambush.
  • The MDSO homicide bureau is investigating with FDLE assistance as law enforcement agencies held processions and public tributes honoring the fallen deputy.