Florida law enforcement officer killed, Palm Beach County deputies say

PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — Someone shot a Florida law enforcement officer intentionally, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office.

Deputies said the office was called about gunfire around 7:30 p.m. on Monday night, in the 1400 block of Northwest Avenue D in Belle Glade. The office said the victim was an off-duty PBSO Corrections Deputy. The victim, 39, was hospitalized, but died. They had been with the agency for three years.

Investigators believe the incident was targeted. There is no further information about the suspect yet, though.

The agency organized a ceremonial escort last night, from St. Mary’s Hospital to the Medical Examiner’s Office.