The incident took place when several members of the FBI they complied with a federal search warrant related to a case of crimes against children, around 6:00 am. The suspect barricaded himself and then started shooting at the officers, after which he took his own life.
FBI Director Christopher Wray later complained the deaths of agents Laura Schwartzenberger and Daniel Alfin. “They were shot this morning while executing a federal court search warrant,” he said in a statement.
Of the other three injured, Wray said: They suffered injuries that required hospital care, but are now both in stable condition. The third injured officer did not require hospitalization.
On Tuesday afternoon, sources close to the investigation revealed that the suspect had multiple security cameras in his home that were triggered by the movement and were watching the officers as they approached the house. The man opened fire with an assault rifle, shot all five officers and then committed suicide.
“Every day, FBI special agents put themselves in danger to protect the American people. Special Agent Alfin and Special Agent Schwartzenberger exemplified the heroism in defense of their country today, ”said the bureau’s director.
The 4200 Nob Hill Rd area was closed from Northwest 44th Street to West Oakland Park Blvd in both directions.
On Tuesday afternoon, images of intense police activity at the crime scene were also seen from the helicopter as part of the ongoing investigation.
The FBI has assured that they will provide support for the injured agents and the families of these special agents in the coming days so that you get all the resources we can to get through this together.
FBI agents pay tribute to one of two colleagues who was killed in a shooting in Sunrise
