{"id":521776,"date":"2022-12-06T04:05:46","date_gmt":"2022-12-06T01:05:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/florida-cop-pulls-trigger-on-deputy-bff-as-a-joke-accidentally-kills-him\/"},"modified":"2022-12-06T04:05:46","modified_gmt":"2022-12-06T01:05:46","slug":"florida-cop-pulls-trigger-on-deputy-bff-as-a-joke-accidentally-kills-him","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/florida-cop-pulls-trigger-on-deputy-bff-as-a-joke-accidentally-kills-him\/","title":{"rendered":"#Florida Cop Pulls Trigger On Deputy BFF As A Joke, Accidentally Kills Him"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2d13f2efc07\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2d13f2efc07\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/florida-cop-pulls-trigger-on-deputy-bff-as-a-joke-accidentally-kills-him\/#%E2%80%9CFlorida_Cop_Pulls_Trigger_On_Deputy_BFF_As_A_Joke_Accidentally_Kills_Him_%E2%80%9C\" >&#8220;Florida Cop Pulls Trigger On Deputy BFF As A Joke, Accidentally Kills Him \n&#8220;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CFlorida_Cop_Pulls_Trigger_On_Deputy_BFF_As_A_Joke_Accidentally_Kills_Him_%E2%80%9C\"><\/span>&#8220;Florida Cop Pulls Trigger On Deputy BFF As A Joke, Accidentally Kills Him<br \/>\n&#8220;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div itemprop=\"articleBody\" class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<p>A gut-wrenching accident occurred over the weekend when a cop in Florida accidentally shot and killed his best friend in a joke that turned into a horror story\u2026<\/p>\n<div style=\"min-height:120px;width:100%;float:none;\">\n<div id=\"section-638e9571708fd-paragraph-slot\" class=\"lazyload-unit\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Brevard County deputy <strong>Austin Walsh<\/strong> (pictured above, left) was spending his weekend like any other in his Palm Bay home with his roommate, <strong>Andrew Lawson<\/strong> (pictured above, right). The two spent Saturday morning playing some video <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a>s, but sadly their carefree game day would ultimately end in tragedy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: Huge Clue Revealed In University Of Idaho Murders \u2014 One Kill \u2018Significantly More Brutal\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<p>According to a video posted to the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a><\/strong> page of <strong>Brevard County Sheriff\u2019s Office<\/strong>, Andrew decided to play a joke on his best friend by pointing a gun at him and pulling the trigger while the two had a conversation. Horrifically, the gun went off and Austin was shot. From what Sheriff <strong>Wayne Ivey<\/strong> says in the video, the trained policeman believed the gun to be unloaded before he pulled the trigger, but it wasn\u2019t, and Austin \u201cimmediately succumbed\u201d to his injuries. He was only 23 years old.<\/p>\n<div style=\"min-height:120px;width:100%;float:none;\">\n<div id=\"section-638e957170904-paragraph-slot\" class=\"lazyload-unit\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>As the most basic rule, you should <em>NEVER<\/em> under any circumstances point a gun at <em>ANYONE<\/em> \u2014 especially if you\u2019re just playing around! Cops of all people should know this!<\/p>\n<p>Austin had been employed at the sheriff\u2019s office since age 18 and had plans to move up in the field before his death. Sheriff Ivey knew both of the men very well and shared in the update video this was the \u201ctoughest\u201d thing he\u2019s ever had to give a statement on \u2014 but held onto the fact this was a completely avoidable accident:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<p>\u201cAustin and Andrew were the best of friends, and Andrew is completely devastated over what h<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ened. Even with that, there is no excuse for this tragic and totally avoidable death. Austin was such a great kid, and our hearts are broken over his loss. He will be deeply missed.\u201d<\/p>\n<div style=\"min-height:120px;width:100%;float:none;\">\n<div id=\"section-638e95717090b-paragraph-slot\" class=\"lazyload-unit\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Continuing, Wayne spoke about the tragic outcome of the incident for both individuals:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cThis unnecessary and avoidable incident not only took the life of an amazing young man and deputy, but it has also changed the life of another good young man who made an extremely poor and reckless decision. I personally know both of these kids and they were the best. Austin was passionate about his job and loved the community he so proudly served. And Andrew, he\u2019s a great kid who sadly made a horrible and irresponsible decision that has forever impacted the lives of so many.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<p>Just terrible\u2026<\/p>\n<div style=\"min-height:120px;width:100%;float:none;\">\n<div id=\"section-638e957170911-paragraph-slot\" class=\"lazyload-unit\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The heartbroken sheriff believes both men would\u2019ve wanted there to be a lesson learned from all of this, however:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">\u201cThis tragedy has broken our hearts, and knowing Austin and Andrew as I do, I think they would \u2013 at the very least \u2013 want there to be a lesson somewhere in this message. Somewhere that helps save someone\u2019s life. A message that helps someone else not make the same mistake.\u201d\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<p>Andrew was arrested and charged with manslaughter with a firearm for shooting his best friend. He was booked into Brevard County Jail shortly after the incident without issue.<\/p>\n<div style=\"min-height:120px;width:100%;float:none;\">\n<div id=\"section-638e957170917-paragraph-slot\" class=\"lazyload-unit\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>You can watch the entire statement (below):<\/p>\n<p><iframe class=\"lazyload\" style=\"border: none; overflow: hidden;\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/video.php?height=314&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FBrevardCountySheriff%2Fvideos%2F837380877602806%2F&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=560&amp;t=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"314\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<p>Such a heartbreaking story, but it settles as a grim reminder that guns are an extremely dangerous weapon and should always be treated as if they\u2019re loaded to avoid tragic incidents like this one. Again, this happened with trained police officers who have to be prepared to use them every day on the job.<\/p>\n<div style=\"min-height:120px;width:100%;float:none;\">\n<div id=\"section-638e95717091c-paragraph-slot\" class=\"lazyload-unit\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Our hearts go out to Austin\u2019s family, friends, and loved ones. May he rest in peace.<\/p>\n<p class=\"image_cite\"><em>[Image via <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube\/<\/a><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=g4Br5bt1X6M\">FOX 35 Orlando<\/a><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\/Brevard County Sheriff\u2019s Office<\/a>]<\/em>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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