MIAMI (AP) — A South Florida firefighter has been fired after anti-police feedback he made in a gaggle message following the deadly capturing of a police officer had been posted to social media.
Miami Fire Chief Joseph Zahralban mentioned Friday {that a} Miami firefighter was accountable for the posts that had been circulated following Monday’s capturing of Det. Cesar Echaverry, a 29-year-old Miami-Dade police officer.
“We have confirmed that the firefighter in question authored a written statement using a social media platform that demonstrated a disregard for human life, demonstrated a violent and antagonistic stance towards civil servants and represented conduct unbecoming of a Miami firefighter,” Zahralban mentioned in an announcement.
The hearth chief did not determine the firefighter, however firefighter Kevin Newcomb confirmed in an electronic mail to the Miami Herald that he was the author. He advised the Herald that he wished to apologize and mentioned he regretted his phrases.
Newcomb mentioned he made the assertion in a personal chat amongst associates, with out explaining the way it appeared on social media posts. “I did not intend to hurt anyone, let alone so many people,” Newcomb mentioned. “First and foremost, I sincerely apologize to those closest to Officer Echevarry who have been made to feel more pain because of my words. I wish I could take them back. I wish them as much peace as possible and they deserve only kindness and support in this time.”
Echaverry was shot Monday evening as he and different officers closed in on a suspect wished for an earlier theft in close by Broward County. He died Wednesday.