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COCOA, Fla. - The Cocoa Police Department is investigating the deadly shooting that happened at an apartment complex late Monday evening.

According to detectives, the shooting may fall under Florida’s Stand Your Ground law, which allows one to use deadly force to defend themselves if they believe their life or someone else’s is in danger,

What we know:

Cocoa police are investigating the deadly shooting of 21-year-old Jyuri Smith. It happened around 11 p.m. on Monday in the parking lot of Oak Meadows Apartments.

Detectives said a witness drove Smith to Cape Canaveral Hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. Preliminary findings suggest the shooting may have been an act of self-defense under Florida’s Stand Your Ground law. Image 1 of 4 ▼

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