Deputy shoots masked shoplifting suspect outside Orange County Walmart, officials say

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Deputies shot a masked suspect along East Colonial Drive after the man ignored repeated commands during a confrontation linked to a reported shoplifting attempt at a nearby Walmart, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

According to a news release, deputies were called to the Walmart at 11250 East Colonial Drive around 8:30 p.m. regarding a man attempting to steal items from the store.

A deputy then encountered the man just west of Lake Berge Road with a shopping cart full of merchandise. According to the release, the deputy gave repeated commands before deploying a taser, which was ineffective…

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