Detectives search for surveillance video after man shot multiple times and killed in Homestead, deputies say

Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred overnight Tuesday in Homestead after outdoor sensors detected gunfire in the area. 

According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office, Homestead police responded to the area of Southwest 6th Avenue and 7th Street at approximately midnight. The shooting happened near El Charrito supermarket and an apartment building. 

When officers arrived, they found an adult man, identified as 60-year-old Gregory Hillman, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds, according to MDSO.

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue arrived at the scene and pronounced the man dead.

A sheriff's office spokesman said Hillman was shot multiple times. His body was removed from the scene just after 7 a.m.

Neighbors described the victim as a nice man, but declined to speak on camera.

Detectives were seen questioning people inside the supermarket while investigators searched the area for surveillance video, looking for leads.

MDSO's Homicide Bureau detectives have also responded and are now investigating what happened.

The sheriff's office said it is not clear why the shooting happened and no description of a shooter has been released.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked by authorities to contact the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office (MDSO) at 305-471-2400 or Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS (8477).