On Wednesday, August 5, 2026, shortly after 8:00 p.m., deputies responded to a welfare check in the 2900 block of Hope Valley Street in unincorporated West Palm Beach.

Upon arrival, deputies encountered the suspect engaged in a physical struggle with his mother and father while armed with a kitchen knife.  Deputies repeatedly issued verbal commands for the suspect to drop the knife; however, he refused to comply and continued fighting with his father while remaining armed.

In an effort to de-escalate the situation, a deputy deployed a Taser, but it was ineffective. Despite repeated commands to drop the knife the suspect continued the violent altercation while still holding the knife, a deputy discharged his service weapon, striking the suspect in the torso.

Deputies immediately rendered medical aid until Palm Beach County Fire Rescue arrived. The suspect was transported to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

In accordance with standard agency protocol, the involved deputies have been placed on administrative leave. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), the Palm Beach County State Attorney’s Office, and PBSO’s Violent Crimes Division are actively investigating the incident.