An off-duty Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office corrections deputy died after a "targeted shooting" in Belle Glade Monday evening.
PBSO said the shooting occurred around 7:30 p.m. on NW Avenue D.
Palm Beach deputies arrived on the scene, where they said they found the 39-year-old off-duty corrections deputy with a gunshot wound.
The corrections deputy was taken to St. Mary's Hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arriving.
The correction deputy's name has not been released at this time, but PBSO said he was with the agency for three years.
According to the sheriff's office, the shooting was a targeted attack.
A ceremonial escort from St. Mary's Hospital to the Medical Examiner's Office was held Monday night.
PBSO has not identified a suspect connected to the shooting at this time.
The sheriff's office said additional information will be provided as it becomes available.
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