Broward Deputy Shot
Broward Deputy Shot
Posted: 11/14/2007
Reported by: WPTV Staff
The radio call has become achingly familiar to the Broward County Sheriff's Office: One of their own had been shot in the line of duty, for the third time in three months.
Michael Mazza was arrested at a pawn shop in Hollywood after the shooting death of 76-year-old Deputy Paul Rein. Mazza had been serving two life sentences for armed robbery.
He was alone in a van with the deputy as he was being taken to court for trial in a second robbery. Mazza had the deputy's gun with him when he was found.
Authorities believe he may have had accomplices who ambushed the deputy.
The man who says he drove Mazza to the pawn shop tells The Associated Press that Mazza wasn't wearing handcuffs when he asked for a lift.
The man says they even ate at a soup kitchen. But it wasn't until he saw Mazza's picture on the television that he realized his passenger was a fugitive.
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Reported by: WPTV Staff
A convicted robber involved in the fatal shooting of a 76-year-old Broward County Sheriff's deputy has been caught.
Sheriff Al Lamberti says 40-year-old Michael Mazza was arrested at a Hollywood pawn shop shortly after noon -- about four hours after Deputy Paul Rein was killed in Pompano Beach. Mazza was found with Rein's weapon.
Officials say Mazza may have had accomplices who ambushed Rein as they drove to the courthouse for his trial on a separate robbery. Rein was alone with Mazza in a medical transportation van--which was partitioned. Mazza was handcuffed and wearing a suit and tie for court.
Rein died at the hospital. His wife had talked to him 10 minutes before the shooting.
Reported by: WPTV Staff
The Broward County Sheriff's Deputy that was shot and thrown from the vehicle this morning was taken to North Broward Medical Center where he died. Paul Rein, 76 years old, was a 20 year law enforcement officer.
We are told Sheriff Rein spoke to his wife about 10 minutes before the incident happen.
The suspect is wearing a black jacket, white t-shirt and tie. Police are not looking for a particular vehiclem, but they think he may have met up with his mom in Davey before fleeing and he may have had accomplices.
As a request of the Broward Sheriff's Office, all Broward County Public Schools will be on lockdown, as a precaution, until further notice.
For more info visit Broward County Public School on-line.
Reported by: WPTV Staff
A large number of law enforcement officers were surrounding a halted Amtrack Train at the intersection of Okeechobee and Tamarind. Officials believe the suspect may have been on the train that was headed north bound.
The train was at a stand still as the drama unfolded inside where swat teams were going from car to car looking for Mazza.
Although the train is moving once again.
Reported by: WPTV Staff
A Broward County Sheriff's Deputy has been shot and wounded. Police are now searching for the shooter: 40-year old Michael Mazza.
It happened at Powerline and Hammondville Roads in Pompano Beach shortly before eight.
The deputy was transporting Mazza to a court appearance when the inmate apparently got hold of his gun and shot him.
Mazza’s last known location was at southwest 27th Avenue and Davie Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale where he ditched the sheriff's van he escaped in.
Mazza was serving two life sentences for strong armed robbery. He is dressed in civilian clothes and is considered armed and dangerous.
The deputy is said to be in critical condition.. he was taken to North Broward Medical Center.
This is the third Broward County Sheriff's Deputy shot in four months. All schools in Broward County are currently on lockdown.
We’ll have much more on this developing story at noon.
Reported By: WPTV Staff
The high top van that the suspect stole has been located on SW 27th Ave and Davie Blvd. The suspect has still not be found.
Reported By: WPTV Staff
A Broward county sheriff's deputy has been shot and wounded.
Here's what we know right now:
The incident happened at Powerline and Hammondville Roads in Pompano Beach just a short time ago.
The deputy has been taken to North Broward Medical Center and he was apparently transporting a prisoner, when the prisoner apparently got ahold of his gun and shot him.
The suspect is identified as Michael Maza and he may still have the deputy's gun. Maza was apparently wanted for a bank robbery in Parkland. His trial started yesterday and was being taken to court this morning.
He may be in a high top van that resembles an ambulance...tag # 4473.
This is the third BSO sheriff shot in just four months.
The radio call has become achingly familiar to the Broward County Sheriff's Office: One of their own had been shot in the line of duty, for the third time in three months.
Michael Mazza was arrested at a pawn shop in Hollywood after the shooting death of 76-year-old Deputy Paul Rein. Mazza had been serving two life sentences for armed robbery.
He was alone in a van with the deputy as he was being taken to court for trial in a second robbery. Mazza had the deputy's gun with him when he was found.
Authorities believe he may have had accomplices who ambushed the deputy.
The man who says he drove Mazza to the pawn shop tells The Associated Press that Mazza wasn't wearing handcuffs when he asked for a lift.
The man says they even ate at a soup kitchen. But it wasn't until he saw Mazza's picture on the television that he realized his passenger was a fugitive.
Read Related Story:
Train halted in West Palm Beach as they searched for killer
The search for suspect Michael Mazza briefly reached into Palm Beach County leading the West Palm Beach SWAT team to storm an Amtrak train.
Reported by: WPTV Staff
A convicted robber involved in the fatal shooting of a 76-year-old Broward County Sheriff's deputy has been caught.
Sheriff Al Lamberti says 40-year-old Michael Mazza was arrested at a Hollywood pawn shop shortly after noon -- about four hours after Deputy Paul Rein was killed in Pompano Beach. Mazza was found with Rein's weapon.
Officials say Mazza may have had accomplices who ambushed Rein as they drove to the courthouse for his trial on a separate robbery. Rein was alone with Mazza in a medical transportation van--which was partitioned. Mazza was handcuffed and wearing a suit and tie for court.
Rein died at the hospital. His wife had talked to him 10 minutes before the shooting.
Reported by: WPTV Staff
The Broward County Sheriff's Deputy that was shot and thrown from the vehicle this morning was taken to North Broward Medical Center where he died. Paul Rein, 76 years old, was a 20 year law enforcement officer.
We are told Sheriff Rein spoke to his wife about 10 minutes before the incident happen.
The suspect is wearing a black jacket, white t-shirt and tie. Police are not looking for a particular vehiclem, but they think he may have met up with his mom in Davey before fleeing and he may have had accomplices.
As a request of the Broward Sheriff's Office, all Broward County Public Schools will be on lockdown, as a precaution, until further notice.
For more info visit Broward County Public School on-line.
Reported by: WPTV Staff
A large number of law enforcement officers were surrounding a halted Amtrack Train at the intersection of Okeechobee and Tamarind. Officials believe the suspect may have been on the train that was headed north bound.
The train was at a stand still as the drama unfolded inside where swat teams were going from car to car looking for Mazza.
Although the train is moving once again.
Reported by: WPTV Staff
A Broward County Sheriff's Deputy has been shot and wounded. Police are now searching for the shooter: 40-year old Michael Mazza.
It happened at Powerline and Hammondville Roads in Pompano Beach shortly before eight.
The deputy was transporting Mazza to a court appearance when the inmate apparently got hold of his gun and shot him.
Mazza’s last known location was at southwest 27th Avenue and Davie Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale where he ditched the sheriff's van he escaped in.
Mazza was serving two life sentences for strong armed robbery. He is dressed in civilian clothes and is considered armed and dangerous.
The deputy is said to be in critical condition.. he was taken to North Broward Medical Center.
This is the third Broward County Sheriff's Deputy shot in four months. All schools in Broward County are currently on lockdown.
We’ll have much more on this developing story at noon.
Reported By: WPTV Staff
The high top van that the suspect stole has been located on SW 27th Ave and Davie Blvd. The suspect has still not be found.
Reported By: WPTV Staff
A Broward county sheriff's deputy has been shot and wounded.
Here's what we know right now:
The incident happened at Powerline and Hammondville Roads in Pompano Beach just a short time ago.
The deputy has been taken to North Broward Medical Center and he was apparently transporting a prisoner, when the prisoner apparently got ahold of his gun and shot him.
The suspect is identified as Michael Maza and he may still have the deputy's gun. Maza was apparently wanted for a bank robbery in Parkland. His trial started yesterday and was being taken to court this morning.
He may be in a high top van that resembles an ambulance...tag # 4473.
This is the third BSO sheriff shot in just four months.
Captain Julie is on her way right now. We'll have much more on this developing story throughout the morning, and at noon.
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