officer-involved-shooting · Rigel Road, Holiday Hill neighborhood, Jacksonville, Florida

What happened after Brandon Kaphers kicked in doors and was shot by Jacksonville officers?

What happened?

Brandon Kaphers died at the hospital after being shot by Jacksonville Sheriff's Office officers on May 4, 2026, following multiple armed burglaries and pointing a gun at law enforcement. The incident is currently under independent review by the State Attorney's Office and an internal review by JSO.

Unresolved or unknown

Last checked: Jun 13, 2026
Sources: News4JAX; Former Lawman; jaxsheriff.org; YouTube; firstcoastnews.com

Timeline

  1. Brandon Kaphers commits multiple armed burglaries and is fatally shot by Jacksonville Sheriff's Office officers in Jacksonville, Florida.

  2. The State Attorney's Office begins its initial review of Brandon Kaphers' death investigation.

  3. Jacksonville Sheriff's Office releases a critical incident briefing, including doorbell and bodycam footage of the shooting.

  4. Additional footage and details are released by JSO regarding the officer-involved shooting.

  5. Both the State Attorney's Office's independent review and JSO's internal review are still pending, with no final conclusions or court results reached.

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