A domestic dispute in southwest Miami-Dade ended in a fatal shooting on December 3, 2023, when 46-year-old Kirsten Williams was shot during a confrontation at a home in the 29000 block of SW 162 Avenue. The argument began between Williams and his wife and escalated after their 23-year-old son intervened. Police say both Williams and the son produced firearms and an exchange of gunfire followed. Williams was taken to Jackson South Hospital and died of his wounds; the son was not injured and called 911.

Officers arrived shortly after 9:30 p.m.; neighbors reported hearing about 10 shots and seeing smoke in the air. Homicide detectives interviewed Williams’ wife and son at Miami-Dade Police headquarters, and the son was released pending review by the State Attorney’s Office. It remains unclear whether charges will be filed and the State Attorney’s Office could consider a claim of self-defense. Williams’ brother, Karl Whipple, described the family’s shock and grief.