South Florida Officer Fatally Shoots Teen Robber

6:59 AM, Feb 4, 2012   |    comments
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Homestead, F.L. - Authorities say a South Florida police officer fatally shot a 16-year-old suspect at a gas station convenience store.
    
Miami-Dade police say the Homestead officer responded to the Chevron station Thursday night after a clerk pushed an alarm panic button. Officials say the officer repeatedly ordered Danny Cruz to show his hands before firing.
    
According to the Miami Herald, investigators found a .380 handgun in Cruz's right jacket pocket.
    
The officer has been placed on administrative duty, which is routine for police shootings.

Associated Press