‘A justifiable shooting.’ Man shot and killed friend’s ex in Hialeah, police say
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A man was killed Wednesday morning in what police are calling a “justified shooting” in Hialeah. The shooter is not facing charges.
Around 2:40 a.m., Christian Rueda, 26, arrived at his ex-girlfriend’s house, in the 4500 block of West 13th Lane, with “unknown intentions,” said Lt. Eddie Rodriguez, a Hialeah police spokesperson.
When he approached the front door, a friend of his ex-girlfriend, 23-year old Omar Jamal Huggins, was walking out. Rueda confronted and then began attacking him, Rodriguez said.
Huggins, who was legally carrying a concealed firearm, tried to escape but couldn’t, Rodriguez said. Rueda tried to grab the gun and a struggle commenced over it.
The gun went off — killing Rueda.
After being interviewed by detectives, it was determined the shooting was “a case of self-defense and thus, a justifiable shooting,” Rodriguez said.
Police noted Rueda had a history of stalking, harassment and domestic battery against his ex-girlfriend.
The Miami-Dade County State Attorney’s Office is reviewing the case.
This story was originally published April 10, 2024 at 9:27 AM.
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