Police Officer Emilio Fidel Miyares, Hialeah Police Department, Florida

Police Officer Emilio Fidel Miyares

Hialeah Police Department, Florida

End of Watch Thursday, November 6, 1986

Add to My Heroes

Emilio Fidel Miyares

Police Officer Emilio Miyares was shot and killed after he and his partner responded to a shoplifting call in Palm Springs Mall.

The officers asked the two suspects for identification and were given false names. Both suspects then fled the scene and were chased by the officers. A struggle ensued, and one assailant gained control of Officer Miyares' weapon and shot him with it.

The killer was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to death. He committed suicide in 1994.

Officer Miyares had been a member of the Hialeah Police Department for six years. He is survived by his wife, young daughter, son, parents, and brother.

Bio

Age 27
Tour 6 years
Badge 246

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Officer's handgun
Offender Sentenced to death

foot pursuit, shoplifting, convicted felon

LODD Mapping FAQs

Most Recent Reflection

View all 368 Reflections

I never left any reflection before. I should have but I was 11 months on the job when u passed. Somehow we are related. I have reached out to family but pain is too hard. My family panicked when they heard the news that a Miyares had been gunned down. I was working midnight shift in Coral Gables when my brother called me hysterical wanting to know if it was me. It was before beepers and cell phones so no one knew. I did my 30 yrs at Coral Gables PD and retired as a Major in your honor. I wish I had meet you but life is life. I did meet Terry at a memorial. I found it so odd we both become motorcycle officers during our careers. Wish I knew u. God bless

Major Paul Miyares
Coral Gables Police

May 26, 2025