Man apologizes to family of tourist killed in Miami Beach shooting

A man who pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for fatally shooting a tourist in Miami Beach in 2021 apologized to the victim's family during his sentencing hearing, CBS News Miami reported.

The man, who was visiting from Georgia, testified that he took psychedelic mushrooms before the shooting, which occurred in South Beach. He expressed deep remorse and acknowledged the lasting pain caused by his actions.

Family members of the man also spoke in court, asking for leniency while recognizing the severity of the crime. The victim's family delivered impact statements describing the profound effect of the loss on their lives.

The judge continued to hear testimony related to the sentencing, including details about the victim protecting his family during the incident, according to CBS News Miami.