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23-year-old man fatally shot outside Riviera Beach beauty supply store

A 23-year-old man was fatally shot in the 2600 block of Barack Obama Highway in Riviera Beach on Jan. 2, 2026.
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RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. — A 23-year-old man was fatally shot Friday night in Riviera Beach, according to police.

The shooting occurred in the 2600 block of President Barack Obama Highway near Blue Heron Boulevard at about 8 p.m.

23-year-old man gunned down in Riviera Beach

Video from the scene on Friday night showed a heavy police presence outside the Riviera Beauty Supply store.

The victim, identified as Christopher Coleman, was taken to St. Mary's Medical Center but later died from his wounds.

Investigators said a woman was inside the car with Coleman, but she was not hurt.

Riviera Beach police spokesman Mike Jachles said the shooting appears to be targeted.

No one has been arrested, but a "vehicle of interest" is being investigated.

Anyone with information related to the shooting is asked to call the Riviera Beach Police Department or Crimestoppers at 800-458-TIPS (8477).