Miami-Dade police chief shot himself after offering resignation, mayor says

Miami-Dade's mayor says the director of the Police Department shot himself shortly after offering to resign over an his actions at Tampa hotel during a law enforcement conference. The shooting happened Sunday night along Interstate 75 south of Tampa. Alfredo “Freddy” Ramirez, had called Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, around 8:30 p.m. Sunday, after leaving the hotel following an argument with his wife, Jody Ramirez that sparked a police investigation. He spoke with her on the drive home. The mayor says Ramirez told her he'd made a mistake and was prepared to resign. State law enforcement are investigating Ramirez's actions at the hotel. Police had initially concluded that no one was hurt and that no one was in danger.