Boca Raton police officer fatally shoots a man; investigation is underway
MIAMI - The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the fatal shooting of a man by a Boca Raton police officer on Wednesday morning.
Police said it happened shortly before 11:30 a.m. along NW 2nd Ave. between NW 2nd St. and Palmetto Park Rd.
Authorities did not say what led to the shooting, but CBS News Miami has learned the officer involved was unhurt during the incident.
Police had not yet identified the person who died.
Boca Raton police posted on their X account, "The investigation is ongoing. There is no threat to the public. Roads will remain closed until further notice."
The intersection of 2nd Ave. and 2nd St. reopened around 4:35 p.m., Boca Raton PD said.
As is the case involving police shootings, the FDLE will investigate this incident.
