A man accused of shoplifting at an Orlando Walmart was shot by a deputy of the Orange County Sheriff’s Office Sunday night, deputies said.In a release from OCSO, deputies say a man wearing a mask was attempting to steal a cart full of items from the Walmart located at 11250 E. Colonial Drive.After an attempt at communicating with the suspect, OCSO says the deputy discharged his Taser, but it did not work.OCSO said the deputy told the suspect, “Don’t reach,” before he discharged his weapon and shot the man.The suspect was taken to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, OCSO said. According to the release, two knives were recovered at the scene.WESH 2 has a crew at the scene, where deputies and patrol cars can still be seen at the Walmart. This is the second time this week a shoplifter was shot at a Walmart in Central Florida.The sheriff’s office will provide an update Monday morning.>> This is a developing story and will be updated as new information is released.
A man accused of shoplifting at an Orlando Walmart was shot by a deputy of the Orange County Sheriff’s Office Sunday night, deputies said.
In a release from OCSO, deputies say a man wearing a mask was attempting to steal a cart full of items from the Walmart located at 11250 E. Colonial Drive.
After an attempt at communicating with the suspect, OCSO says the deputy discharged his Taser, but it did not work.
OCSO said the deputy told the suspect, “Don’t reach,” before he discharged his weapon and shot the man.
The suspect was taken to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, OCSO said.
According to the release, two knives were recovered at the scene.
WESH 2 has a crew at the scene, where deputies and patrol cars can still be seen at the Walmart.
This is the second time this week a shoplifter was shot at a Walmart in Central Florida.
The sheriff’s office will provide an update Monday morning.
>> This is a developing story and will be updated as new information is released.