A police officer identified as Anthony Caabeiro, who was hurt in a collision earlier, has died from his wounds at the hospital.

Following a sad occurrence that occurred in Homestead on Thursday, the Hialeah Police Department is in a state of mourning. His demise was acknowledged by the department in a formal announcement.

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Who is Anthony Caabeiro?

Anthony Caabeiro was a member of the Hialeah Police Department. Officer Anthony Caabeiro, who was off-duty at the time, was riding a motorbike when he was hit by a drunk driver. Authorities later confirmed that the incident was not caused by a DUI, though.

The department in a statement said, “At this time, we ask that you keep Officer Caabeiro’s family, friends, and his Hialeah Police brothers and sisters in your thoughts and prayers. On behalf of his immediate family, we ask for their privacy as they grieve their loved ones. We will meet again. We got it from here.”

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“Our thoughts and prayers go out to Ofc. Caabiero’s family, friends, and our brothers and sisters of the Hialeah Police Department during this difficult time.” the statement added.

As the ambulance carrying Officer Caabeiro’s body arrived at the Miami-Dade Medical Examiner’s Office on Thursday evening, coworkers paid their condolences by standing at attention.

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He was riding a motorcycle when he was struck by a drunk driver. However, authorities eventually confirmed that a DUI was not to blame for the occurrence. The Homestead Police Department was said to be in charge of the inquiry.