Corvette Driver Runs at Deputies With Loaded Gun and Gets Shot

 Miami-Dade County, Florida — June 17, 2025

At approximately 5:15 p.m. on June 17, 2025, a high-risk incident unfolded in Miami-Dade County when deputies with the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Robbery Intervention Detail attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The stop was initiated on a yellow Corvette near the intersection of NW 62nd Street and NW 22nd Avenue, after deputies observed that the vehicle had illegal window tinting, a violation under Florida law.

The driver of the vehicle, later identified as 24-year-old Kristofer Laboy, refused to comply with the traffic stop and instead fled the scene at a high rate of speed. Laboy's attempt to evade law enforcement triggered a dangerous pursuit through city streets. Deputies noted that he drove recklessly, at times swerving into oncoming traffic and ignoring traffic signals, creating a major risk to public safety.

To minimize danger to the public and responding units, the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deployed its Air Support Unit. The aerial unit tracked Laboy from above and provided real-time updates on his movements, allowing ground deputies to strategically break off from a direct pursuit while remaining in proximity to his location.

During the pursuit, Laboy was observed briefly stopping at the intersection of NW 85th Street and NW 5th Avenue. Witnesses and aerial footage confirmed he threw an object from his vehicle at that location before speeding off again. Laboy then drove into an apartment complex where he finally brought the Corvette to a stop.

It was at this point that the situation escalated significantly. Laboy exited his vehicle while visibly armed with a handgun and began running toward deputies. Deputy #1, who had pulled in behind Laboy’s vehicle to block any attempt at reversing, quickly exited his patrol car and issued verbal commands, shouting, “Put the gun down!”

Despite the warnings, Laboy continued moving toward the deputy while holding the firearm. In response to the perceived imminent threat, Deputy #1 discharged his service weapon. Laboy was struck and fell to the ground. The deputy continued to issue commands, urging Laboy to drop the weapon. Once the threat was neutralized, Deputy #1 moved the handgun out of Laboy’s reach for safety.

At the same time, Deputy #3, who had been running to provide assistance, arrived on scene and placed Laboy in custody. Deputy #2, operating an unmarked red sheriff’s vehicle, quickly radioed for emergency medical services. All three deputies began rendering first aid until Miami-Dade Fire Rescue personnel arrived.

Despite their efforts, Laboy was pronounced deceased at the scene by emergency responders. Authorities later identified the weapon he had brandished as a SIG Sauer P320 9mm handgun. It was fully loaded with a 21-round magazine containing 20 live rounds, along with one round chambered—ready to fire.

During a subsequent search of Laboy’s vehicle, deputies discovered a bag containing marijuana, multiple small plastic baggies, and several bottles of prescription promethazine. Promethazine is commonly abused in street drug production and is often mixed with other substances to create illegal narcotics. The presence of these materials suggested potential involvement in drug distribution activities.

No deputies or uninvolved bystanders were injured during the confrontation, and the incident is currently under review in accordance with standard protocol for deputy-involved shootings.

This case serves as another reminder of how quickly routine law enforcement interactions can escalate into life-threatening encounters. The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office has committed to full transparency in the ongoing investigation and will release further details as they become available.