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The FBI Jacksonville Division said it is sending resources to Miami after at least 2 FBI agents were killed in a shooting Tuesday morning while serving a warrant in a child exploitation case.
Members of the FBI Jacksonville Evidence Response Team have deployed to assist in the investigation, the Division confirmed late Tuesday morning.
Action News Jax is working to learn if the agents killed had any connection to the FBI Jacksonville Division.
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Posted by Action News Jax on Tuesday, February 2, 2021
The FBI Miami Division released the following statement on the shooting:
“The FBI is reviewing an agent-involved shooting which occurred this morning at approximately 6 a.m. in the vicinity of 10100 Reflections Boulevard, Sunrise, Florida. A team of law enforcement officers were there to execute a federal court-ordered search warrant in furtherance of a violent crimes against children case.
“Two FBI agents are deceased and three are wounded. Two wounded agents were transported to hospital and are in stable condition. The names of the deceased will not be released at this time.
“The subject is deceased.
In accordance with FBI policy, the shooting incident is under investigation by the FBI’s Inspection Division. The review process is thorough and objective and is conducted “as expeditiously as possible under the circumstances. Because this is an ongoing investigation, no further information will be released at this time.”
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FBI Director Christopher Wray identified the FBI agents killed as Special Agent Daniel Alfin and Special Agent Laura Schwartzenberger.
“Tragically, the FBI lost two of our own today. Special Agent Daniel Alfin and Special Agent Laura Schwartzenberger were shot and killed this morning in the line of duty while executing a federal court-ordered search warrant in a crimes against children investigation in Sunrise, Florida. Three other agents were shot and wounded; two suffered injuries requiring hospital care, but both are now in stable condition. The third injured agent did not require hospitalization.
“Every day, FBI special agents put themselves in harm’s way to keep the American people safe. Special Agent Alfin and Special Agent Schwartzenberger exemplified heroism today in defense of their country. The FBI will always honor their ultimate sacrifice and will be forever grateful for their bravery. We continue to stand by our FBI Family, and the families of these special agents, in the days to come, bringing every resource we can to get through this together.”
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