Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, June 1, 2026 —

Mother Speaks Out After Son Fatally Shot by Deputy in Oakland Park

The mother of Dominick Almonte, a 33-year-old man who was fatally shot by a Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) deputy in Oakland Park, is speaking out regarding the incident.

According to the BSO, deputies were dispatched to a call concerning a man reportedly armed with knives and threatening neighbors. The summary states that Dominick Almonte subsequently barricaded himself inside an apartment. Deputies reported that Almonte approached them with knives, leading to him being shot.

Almonte’s mother has stated that her son was experiencing a psychotic episode attributed to mental health challenges. She expressed her belief that the situation might have been managed differently.

Story summarized from the original created by Sebastian Cuervo on wsvn.com, see more information here.

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