Karen Ivette Gomez, age 52

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Lost to gun violence on February 7, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida.

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Instagram: GIFFORDS on Instagram: "This past weekend, Miami police shot and killed Karen Ivette Gomez—a 52-year-old mother of two. She was experiencing a mental health crisis when her 12-year-old daughter called for help. Police have yet to provide details on what triggered the use of deadly force. “I hear two gunshots, two gunshots in a house with no gun,” said her older daughter, who was on the phone with her younger sister when the shooting happened. No mental health crisis should turn deadly by those called to help. Our hearts are with Karen’s family as they await answers and grieve this tragic loss."

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Nickname:
1 Karina

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Number of children:
1 2

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Personality:
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Workplace:
1 Housewife

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Schools attended:
1 Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior High School

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