Deputy Fatally Shoots Shoplifting Suspect Outside Miami-Dade Walmart

Incident Overview

• 🎯 A deputy fatally shot a shoplifting suspect, identified as 36-year-old Kennedy Graham, outside a Walmart in Southwest Miami-Dade.
• 🗓️ The incident occurred in early November, with new bodycam and surveillance footage released by the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office (MDSO) for clarity and transparency.

Events Leading to the Shooting

• 🛒 Graham was observed by loss prevention inside the Walmart on US1 and Southwest 211 Street for potentially stealing items.
• 🚨 A deputy was alerted and waited for Graham to attempt to exit the store before approaching him.
• 💥 A struggle ensued between the deputy and Graham, lasting nearly a minute, during which the deputy's body camera fell off.

The Confrontation and Fatal Outcome

• 🏃‍♂️ Graham reportedly broke free from the deputy in the parking garage and fled while still holding a weapon.
• 🔫 The deputy then opened fire, discharging three shots at Graham.
• 🏥 Life-saving measures were administered at the scene before Graham was transported to a hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
• 📹 Investigators state the released footage confirms Graham was armed during the confrontation.