BOCA RATON, Fla. — The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating an officer-involved shooting that claimed a man's life Wednesday.
Officials said in a post on X at 11:39 a.m. that the shooting occurred at Second Avenue and Second Street, closing the road.
This address is near the Boca Raton Police Department.
Update @ 12:37: The investigation is ongoing. There is no threat to the public. Roads will remain closed until further notice. FDLE is on scene investigating.
— Boca Raton Police (@BocaPolice) December 18, 2024
Police said they were setting up a media staging area at the city's administration building located at 200 Northwest Second Ave.
"The investigation is ongoing. There is no threat to the public. Roads will remain closed until further notice," a post on X by police at 12:37 p.m. said.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is also at the scene and released the following statement on the case:
"This morning, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) was requested by the Boca Raton Police Department to investigate an officer-involved shooting investigation. FDLE's investigation is limited to the officer's use of force. The investigation remains active, therefore additional information will not be provided at this time"
The public is urged to avoid the area.
No other details were immediately available.
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