Bal Harbour Shops Construction Site Death Prompts Investigation by Miami-Dade Homicide Bureau
A worker's death at Bal Harbour Shops' construction site sparks an investigation by Miami-Dade homicide bureau detectives.
A tragic incident at Bal Harbour Shops' construction site has led to an investigation by Miami-Dade's homicide bureau detectives. The incident occurred on Thursday morning, when Miami-Dade Fire Rescue crews were called to respond to a medical emergency at the site on Collins Avenue in Bal Harbour. The patient, a construction worker, was removed from a confined space on the second floor and airlifted to Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital. Despite efforts to save him, the patient later died, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office.
Bal Harbour police contacted the county sheriff's office about the death and the investigation into the incident was taken over by Miami-Dade homicide bureau detectives. The cause of death and details surrounding the incident have not been released at this time.
This tragic event has raised concerns about safety protocols at construction sites and the well-being of workers. Bal Harbour Shops' spokesperson, Matthew Whitman Lazenby, expressed his condolences and stated that the company is cooperating fully with the investigation.
"Our deepest sympathies go out to the family and loved ones of the worker who passed away. We are fully cooperating with the authorities as they conduct their investigation into this tragic incident," said Lazenby.
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