Hialeah Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Thursday, November 19, 1992
Add to My HeroesPedro Antonio "Pete" Cainas
Sergeant Pedro Cainas succumbed was shot and killed after responding to a dispute between two neighbors in an apartment building at 1655 West 44 Place.
He spoke to the complainant and then attempted to make contact with the other subject by knocking on his door. After approximately two minutes the subject fired a shot through the door, striking Sergeant Cainas in the back of the head.
The man was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 25 years in prison.
Bio
- Age 34
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Friday, November 13, 1992
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Sentenced to 25 years
Most Recent Reflection
View all 46 ReflectionsRest in peace Sergeant Cainas. Forever a Dade County and Hialeah Police Department hero. I have been to your grave at Vista Memorial Gardens in Miami Lakes, Florida. A man so humble, honest, loyal and wise.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 18, 2021
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