police-shooting · Walmart, 11250 East Colonial Drive, Orange County, Florida

What happened after the Orange County deputy shot a shoplifting suspect at Walmart?

What happened?

Following the shooting, Jason Anthony Beal was charged with robbery with a deadly weapon and resisting an officer with violence, and a judge denied him bond due to his extensive criminal history. Investigations by the FDLE and OCSO are ongoing into the shooting and the taser's effectiveness.

Interim public outcome

Last checked: Jun 19, 2026
Sources: WKMG; FOX 35 Orlando; WKMG; WFTV

Timeline

  1. On Sunday, February 22, 2026, around 8:30 p.m., Jason Anthony Beal allegedly shoplifted from a Walmart in Orange County, Florida, leading to a confrontation with a deputy who deployed a taser and then shot him.

  2. Following the incident, Beal was booked into jail on charges including robbery with a deadly weapon and resisting an officer with violence.

  3. On March 3, 2026, a judge denied bond for Beal, citing his extensive criminal history and concerns about potential violence.

  4. By March 19, 2026, new video footage, including body camera and security footage, was released to the public.

  5. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) continues to investigate the shooting, and the Orange County Sheriff's Office will conduct an internal review after the FDLE's findings are submitted.

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