Overview
- The shooting occurred around 7:10 a.m. Thursday in the parking lot at 21100–21151 South Dixie Highway after a report of an in-store theft.
- Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz said the man displayed a gun, the deputy fired, and the man later died at a hospital after first aid at the scene.
- The deputy, described as 37 years old with five years of service, was not injured and no other injuries were reported.
- Authorities say the deceased had an extensive criminal history and was armed, while his identity has not been released.
- Witnesses described multiple shots, including a claim the man was shot in the back without a weapon seen, a disputed detail under investigation, and the parking area was closed as officers sought tips.