July 9th 2024.
The Lewis family is still searching for answers following the tragic death of 27-year-old Daniel Lewis. He was fatally shot during a shootout involving ATF agents and the Miami Gardens Police Department on June 31. The details of the incident are still uncertain, as it is unclear whether Lewis fired a shot or posed a threat to the officers. Surprisingly, no shell casings from his gun were found at the scene.
Lewis's mother, Angela, spoke at a press conference on July 2, expressing her grief and questioning why her son had to die. She vividly described the heart-wrenching experience of watching her son take his last breath. She emphasized that no one can truly understand the pain and loss her family is going through, and all they want is to know why this happened.
The family's attorneys, Chris Lomax and Ariel Lett, will be filing a lawsuit against the Miami Gardens Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, a federal agency. Lomax stated that the answer to Angela's question is simple - this did not have to happen. He firmly believes that Lewis should still be alive today.
Lett also shared her thoughts, stating that the police did not identify themselves in any way before shooting Lewis. She noted that no one yelled "police" or gave any warning before taking action. In her opinion, the police acted hastily and unjustly, killing a law-abiding citizen in his own backyard.
According to reports from NBC Miami, Lewis was a responsible father of two with no criminal record. He even had a permit to carry a firearm. On the day of the incident, his cousins were being followed by an unmarked car, which they mistakenly thought was a group of gang members. When Lewis went outside to investigate, he was shot.
Christopher Robinson, the special agent in charge of the ATF's office in Miami, released a statement to NBC Miami, claiming that some individuals had shot at his agents and members of the Miami Gardens Police Department. In response, they returned fire, resulting in Lewis's tragic death. He also mentioned that some Miami Gardens detectives were also fired upon, and unfortunately, one person was killed.
Angela Lewis also spoke to the Miami Herald, revealing that her son was shot five times without any warning or explanation. She was devastated that no one tried to save him or provide medical assistance. The police did not even identify themselves before firing the fatal shots.
Despite the ongoing investigation, Miami Gardens Police Chief Delma Noel-Pratt stated that it was too early to determine who was responsible for the shooting. However, she did mention that no officers were injured. She also issued a stern warning that anyone who dares to attack their officers will face severe consequences.
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