CASE UPDATE: Deputy Released from Law Enforcement Duties Following Investigation into 2025 Off-Duty Shooting Incident – Case Referred to State Attorney for Charges
Florida law, following an investigation into an off-duty shooting incident that occurred at his home in the Mondex on Aug. 27, 2025. The shooting resulted in a stray bullet grazing an 11-year-old boy who was playing a video game inside a nearby home. According to Master Deputy Jackson, he was shooting his daughter’s new rifle at a berm in his backyard when the incident occurred, and he and his daughter, Deputy Kailen Jackson, were the only two on the property at the time.
“This was a very thorough and comprehensive investigation that took time and included a recreation of the incident and a forensic firearm analysis by FBI experts in Quantico, Va.,” said Chief of Staff Mark Strobridge. “As with any case, Master Deputy Jackson is entitled to due process, and the facts in this case and any formal charges against him will be decided by the State Attorney’s Office.”
Master Deputy Jackson, who has been with the agency since 2013, has been released from his law enforcement duties and reassigned to administrative duties, effective immediately.
“At the conclusion of the criminal case, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office will conduct an internal investigation to determine whether Master Deputy Jackson violated any FCSO policies,” added Chief of Staff Mark Strobridge.