The suspect in the shooting and fire at the Temple Court Apartments in downtown Miami has been identified as 73-year-old Juan Francisco Figueroa, and has been taken into custody by authorities. The incident resulted in a 3-alarm fire that engulfed the four-story building, causing firefighters to battle the flames for over eight hours before getting the fire under control. Over 40 people were rescued from the burning building, including some from their balconies. Three firefighters were hospitalized in stable condition after the ordeal.
The fire broke out on the building’s third floor at around 8:15 a.m., and firefighters found a victim with a gunshot wound. The victim was identified as Feder-One Biotte, a 30-year-old maintenance worker at the apartment complex, who underwent surgery for the bullet wound to his stomach. The circumstances leading to the shooting and fire are still unclear, and an investigation is ongoing. Virginia Home Explosion Intentionally Caused by Homeowner in 2023: Officials.
After the fire was extinguished, all residents were accounted for by police and fire officials. The incident marked Miami’s first 3-alarm fire in 25 years. Despite the chaos and destruction caused by the fire, authorities were able to rescue everyone who was trapped inside the building. The victim of the shooting, Feder-One Biotte, remains in critical condition in the hospital. Texas Fire Engulfs Tanker, Residents Told to Evacuate.
The family of Feder-One Biotte spoke to WSVN-TV and provided more information about the victim. Biotte’s family revealed that he was a maintenance worker at the apartment complex and had undergone surgery to treat the gunshot wound to his stomach. Meanwhile, authorities were tight-lipped about the details of the incident, with little information initially provided to the public. Both the police and fire department did not immediately respond to inquiries from Fox News Digital. Despite the lack of information, an investigation into the shooting and fire is ongoing.
The suspect, Juan Francisco Figueroa, has been apprehended by authorities in connection with the shooting and fire at the Temple Court Apartments in downtown Miami. The incident resulted in chaos as firefighters battled the flames for hours before finally getting the fire under control. Over 40 people were rescued from the burning building, including some from their balconies. Biotte remains in critical condition after undergoing surgery for the gunshot wound he sustained during the incident. The circumstances surrounding the shooting and fire remain unclear, with authorities continuing their investigation into the matter.
