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Austin Walsh

Case from Palm-bay, FL dated Dec 03, 2022

Victim Details

Austin Walsh

Male

White / Caucasian

Palm-bay

FL

2022-12-03

23

Austin

Walsh

07/28/2026

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Austin Walsh, a 23-year-old deputy from Palm Bay, Florida, tragically lost his life on December 3, 2022, in an incident that has been described as an accidental shooting. Walsh was off-duty at the time and was at home with his roommate and fellow deputy, Andrew Lawson. According to reports, the two were taking a break from playing video games when Lawson, believing his firearm was unloaded, pointed it at Walsh and pulled the trigger. The gun did not fire initially, but after Lawson manipulated t ...
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  • 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
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    Has anyone else been following the Austin Walsh case? I can’t stop thinking about the impact this ... ...Read More
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