Bio: Chirino graduated from Coral Park Senior High in Miami. He went on to graduate from Florida International University in 2015 with a bachelor of science degree in criminal justice.
He received five supervisor’s commendations and was selected as the Officer of the Month for June of 2020.
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
Jason Banegas :: Caucasian
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Male
- 18 years old
He is facing a number of charges including first degree murder, armed burglary, resisting arrest with violence, and carrying a concealed firearm.
Officer Yandy Chirino was shot and killed after responding to reports of a suspicious person pulling on door handles in the 4000 block of North Hills Drive at about 10:30 pm.
The man began struggling with officers when they attempted to detain him. He drew a concealed handgun and shot Officer Chirino during the struggle. Other officers were able to take him into custody and then rendered aid to Officer Chirino. He was transported to Memorial Regional Hospital in a police car but succumbed to his wounds a short time later.
