A man was killed in what authorities described as a deputy-involved shooting outside a Walmart store in Southwest Miami-Dade.

According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, a deputy was patrolling the Walmart located along South Dixie Highway, near Southwest 211th Street, at around 7:15 a.m. on Thursday.

Investigators said the officer was approached by one of Walmart’s loss prevention officers who advised him one person was stealing inside the store.

Detectives said the deputy attempted to make contact with the subject, who immediately took off running.

A short foot pursuit ensued. Some time later, a physical altercation took place near the entrance doors of the Walmart during which the subject showed the deputy that he was armed.

Authorities said the deputy discharged his service weap

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