Police Officer Victor Estefan, Miami Police Department, Florida

Police Officer Victor Estefan

Miami Police Department, Florida

End of Watch Thursday, March 31, 1988

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Victor Estefan

Police Officer Victor Estefan was shot and killed while making a traffic stop of a car that was driving with no headlights in front of 3315 SW 9th Terrace.

As he approached the vehicle to get the driver's information he was shot and killed.

The suspects, who were brothers, were arrested in southern California after a shootout with the California Highway Patrol during a nationwide manhunt.

Both suspects were convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to death. In 1997 the Florida Supreme Court overturned their convictions stating they had not received a fair trial. In March 2013 a jury declared a mistrial for the alleged gunman. The two brothers were sentenced to life in prison for the attempted murder of the California Highway Patrol officers.

Officer Estefan had served with the Miami Police Department for 21 years. He was survived by his wife, son, daughter, and grandson.

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Age 49
Tour 21 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Wednesday, March 30, 1988
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Sentenced to life

traffic stop

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Officer Estefan was a friend. He had a car wash business on the side and would wash and wax the cars of the entity I worked for on Saturdays. He was a great guy and a good officer. We were stunned by his untimely death.

Rest in peace, Victor.

Sgt. Mark Seiden (retired)
Miami-Dade Police Department

October 4, 2024