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Investigators want drivers' videos of UPS truck shooting in Broward County

An armed robbery at a Florida jewelry store Thursday led to the hijacking of a UPS truck and a massive police chase on streets around Coral Gables, Florida. The scene ended when the truck encountered stopped traffic at an intersection.
Posted at 9:41 AM, Dec 09, 2019
and last updated 2019-12-09 09:48:16-05

MIAMI (AP) - The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is asking anyone who witnessed or has video of the shootout between police and hijackers of a UPS truck to contact investigators.

More than a dozen officers from four agencies converged on the UPS truck at a busy South Florida intersection, taking cover behind vehicles of people stopped at a red light.

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A torrent of gunfire killed both robbery suspects as well as the UPS driver and a passing motorist. The chase and shootout were broadcast live on television.

The agency appealed in an email Monday morning for witnesses to help the investigation.

If you have any information, please contact FDLE at (786) 336-1197.