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Community reacts after man killed during altercation with FDLE agent in southwest Miami-Dade

WPLG Local 10 • September 18, 2026 • nation

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A man was fatally shot Thursday morning during an altercation with an on-duty Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) agent in southwest Miami-Dade County near Southwest 140th Street.
The incident began when the man approached the FDLE agent's vehicle and struck the window, leading to a physical struggle captured on video, which ended with a gunshot and the man's death at the scene.
The deceased was identified by his roommate as 27-year-old Daniel Shand, who was described as a good person trying to improve himself; the FDLE agent involved was hospitalized and placed on administrative leave.
Authorities have not released further details about the cause of the confrontation, and the investigation is ongoing, with a nearby middle school briefly placed on lockdown during the incident.
The community expressed shock and sadness, emphasizing the tragic loss of someone seen as seeking redemption and a better path in life.

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