A 13-year-old boy was home alone and noticed someone trying to break into the house. The boy called his mother, who then called the boy's father, a Miami police officer. During an unspecified confrontation in the front driveway, the officer shot and killed Arias. Arias allegedly had a screwdriver.
Agency: Miami Police Department
Motive: Burglary
Confrontation Type: Other Non-Violent Offense
Service Call: Yes
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Anthony Arias
Death Date: November 23, 2020
County: Miami-Dade
Off Duty: off-duty
Geography: Suburban
Gender: Male
Age: 29
Race: Hispanic
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Armed: Unclear
Weapon: screwdriver
Threat Level: undetermined