Miami Police Shoot, Kill Man Carrying A Toy Gun

NORTH MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — A man carrying what was later determined to be a toy rifle was shot and killed by police, authorities in North Miami Beach said.

The incident began Wednesday afternoon when officers responded to calls about a man seen walking around with a rifle.

One emergency caller reported the man had pointed the rifle at a dog, NBC Miami reported.

An encounter between the man and officers ensued and shots were fired, North Miami Beach police spokesman Sgt. Warren Hardison said. The man was flown to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.

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