Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, June 4, 2026 —

Miami-Dade Deputy Cleared in Fatal Shooting Outside Walmart

A Miami-Dade deputy, Wilfredo Ortega, has been cleared of any wrongdoing in the fatal shooting of Kennedy Graham. The incident occurred outside a Walmart located in the Goulds area of Miami-Dade County.

The State Attorney’s Office conducted an investigation and determined that Deputy Ortega’s actions were legally justified. According to the findings, Graham allegedly battered the deputy, resisted arrest, and fled the scene while in possession of a firearm. These actions led to the deputy discharging his weapon.

The investigation’s conclusion provides closure regarding the circumstances of the shooting. No further details regarding the specific date of the incident or any subsequent proceedings were provided in the summary.

Story summarized from the original created by Amanda Batchelor on www.local10.com, see more information here.