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Jairus Eroge Jones

Age : 16

Gender : Male

Race : Black

Date : 02/19/2026

Location : 904 Cypress Parkway

City : Ponciana

County : Osceola

State : Florida

Agency : Osceola County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) :Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Juvenile killed during shoplifting confrontation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/19/2026, an off-duty Osceola County sheriff’s deputy working security at the Walmart located at 904 Cypress Parkway confronted three individuals suspected of shoplifting. Store loss-prevention staff notified the deputy that merchandise had been concealed. As the deputy approached, the 16-year-old boy ran through the store while allegedly holding a handgun. The deputy fired and struck him. He died from the gunshot wounds inside the store. Two additional males who were with him left the store and were later identified. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2026/02/20/16-year-old-idd-as-shoplifting-suspect-killed-by-deputy-in-poinciana-walmart/
https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/was-shooting-justified-teen-killed-off-duty-deputy-during-alleged-walmart-shoplifting-incident