Austin Walsh, age 23
Lost on December 3, 2022 in Palm Bay, Florida.
Brevard County Sherrif Deputy killed in an accidental off-duty shooting. Walsh had served with the agency since he was 18 and was part of its Explorers youth program. Thank you for your service & RIP.
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News sources:
- gofundme.com: Donate to In memory of Deputy Austin Walsh, organized by Alec Walsh
- gofundme.com: Donate to In memory of Deputy Austin Walsh, organized by Alec Walsh
- NBC News: Florida deputy killed after officer roommate 'jokingly' fires gun he thought was unloaded, officials say
- WESH: Sheriff: 23-year-old Brevard County deputy killed by fellow deputy in accidental shooting
- Dec 5: Florida Today: Brevard deputy charged in accidental shooting death of Deputy Austin Walsh
- Dec 4: FDLE: Brevard deputy pulled the trigger twice in fellow deputy's killing
- Feb 6: WKMG: Brevard County deputy accused of fatally shooting roommate charged with manslaughter
- Dec 6: Florida Today: Deputy charged in shooting death pulled trigger twice on gun he thought was unloaded, report says
- FOX 51 Gainesville: 23-year-old Florida deputy killed in 'off-duty incident,' Brevard Sheriff says
- Gun Violence Archive
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