Memorial Held for UPS Driver Killed in Miramar Shootout: 5th Anniversary Commemoration

Tragedy Strikes in Miramar

MIRAMAR, FLA. (WSVN) – It has been five years since the tragic events unfolded in Miramar, leaving family and friends still grappling with the loss of two innocent lives. The anniversary of the day 27-year-old Frank Ordonez lost his life in a hostage situation and shootout was marked on Thursday with a solemn memorial.

The Fateful Day

Ordonez, a UPS driver, was caught in the crossfire when two armed robbery suspects hijacked his truck while trying to evade police. The situation quickly escalated into a violent shootout, resulting in the tragic deaths of both Ordonez and another innocent driver, Richard Cutshaw.

Plea for Justice

“It’s on your mind constantly,” shared Joe Merino, Ordonez’s stepfather, reflecting on the painful memories that continue to haunt the families of the victims. “Frank is not coming back. We know that. We knew that the minute he died, they wasn’t coming back, but what we been looking for for five years is justice, and that hasn’t happened yet.”

Seeking Closure

The search for justice remains ongoing as the four Miami-Dade County Police officers involved in the incident face indictments. Despite the passage of time, the families of Ordonez and Cutshaw are still waiting for the day when they can finally say that justice has been served.

As the community gathers to remember the lives lost on that tragic day in Miramar, the quest for closure and accountability continues. The wounds may never fully heal, but the hope for justice burns bright in the hearts of those who loved and lost.

Let us honor the memory of Frank Ordonez and Richard Cutshaw by standing together in solidarity, demanding accountability, and seeking the justice that has eluded them for far too long.