Osceola Sheriff’s Office Names Deputy in Walmart Shooting; Full Bodycam Video Cannot Be Released

Body-worn camera footage from Deputy Blackmon exists / Courtesy of PCSO

By Ciara Perez
iSkyNews.com (ISN) – Published February 24, 2026

Osceola Sheriff’s Office Names Deputy in Walmart Shooting; Full Bodycam Video Cannot Be Released

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office has identified the deputy involved in the Walmart shooting that resulted in the death of a juvenile suspect, providing new details as the investigation continues. The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office has sent iSkyNews.com the body-cam footage which can be seen below.

According to Captain Kim Montes, the deputy who fired his weapon has been identified as Deputy Terrence Blackmon, who has been employed with the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office since January 2022. Officials emphasized that Deputy Blackmon is not related to Sheriff Chris Blackmon.

Authorities confirmed that body-worn camera footage from Deputy Blackmon exists, including a still image and a short clip. However, the sheriff’s office says it is legally prohibited from publicly releasing the full body camera video.

Under Florida Statute 119.071(2)(p), video that depicts the death of a minor is confidential and exempt from public release. Officials stated that violating this statute would constitute a third-degree felony, which prevents the agency from releasing the complete footage to the public.

As part of the investigative process, detectives contacted the mother of Jairus Jones, the deceased juvenile suspect, and she was invited to the sheriff’s office to privately view the body-worn camera footage earlier this morning.

The shooting remains under active investigation, and officials have not released additional details regarding the circumstances surrounding the incident.

This update follows the original report on the fatal Walmart shooting.
Original story: https://www.iskynews.com/2026/02/deceased-suspect-in-walmart-shooting.html

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What is Florida Statute 119.071(2)(p)?

Florida Statute 119.071(2)(p) deals with public records exemptions related to certain types of sensitive video and audio recordings held by law enforcement agencies.

In plain language, it means:

This law protects and restricts the public release of images, video, or audio recordings that depict the killing of a person, especially when the victim is a minor.

Key points:

It applies to body-worn camera footage, surveillance video, and similar recordings.
If the footage shows the death of a person, it is considered confidential and exempt from public disclosure.
Law enforcement cannot release the full video to the public under Florida’s public records laws.
Unauthorized release of this footage can be treated as a criminal offense (third-degree felony).

What is allowed:

The agency may release limited still images or short clips if they do not reveal the actual death.
Immediate family members (like a parent) may be allowed to privately view the footage.
Courts can order release in certain legal circumstances.

Why this law exists:

The statute is meant to protect the privacy and dignity of victims and their families, especially in cases involving minors, while still allowing transparency through controlled, lawful review of the evidence.

So in your Walmart shooting case, this statute means:
➡️ The Sheriff’s Office can confirm details and allow the family to view the video
❌ But they cannot publicly release the full bodycam footage because it depicts the death of a minor

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