The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating a fatal shooting involving a Miami‑Dade Sheriff’s Office deputy that occurred Tuesday morning outside a supermarket in southwest Miami‑Dade.
According to investigators, the shooting happened around 7:15 a.m. at a grocery store near Southwest 211th Street and South Dixie Highway. Authorities say a Miami‑Dade Sheriff's Office deputy was inside the store when loss prevention employees alerted him to an alleged shoplifting in progress.
Officials say the deputy made contact with the individual involved, and a physical altercation followed. During the confrontation, investigators say the subject became armed. At that point, the deputy discharged his service weapon, striking the individual.
The deputy immediately rendered lifesaving aid while Miami‑Dade Fire Rescue responded to the scene. The subject was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.
Authorities confirmed the deputy was not injured during the incident. A firearm believed to have been possessed by the subject was recovered at the scene.
As is standard protocol in deputy‑involved shootings, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement is leading the investigation. FDLE will review the circumstances surrounding the shooting, including the use of force, while the Miami‑Dade Sheriff’s Office conducts a separate administrative review.
The identity of the deceased has not been released, pending notification of next of kin.
FDLE officials say the investigation remains ongoing, and no further details have been released at this time.