Deputy Resigns After Stray Bullet Incident | Jacksonville News

A former Flagler County deputy resigned after an internal probe found he violated agency policies following a stray bullet that grazed an 11-year-old boy — a shocking incident that sparked scrutiny despite no criminal charges being filed. Off-duty and shooting at a target on a neighbor’s property, Jackson’s bullet veered off course, hitting the child inside a home. The State Attorney’s Office, after reviewing FBI evidence, declined to pursue culpable negligence charges. But the Sheriff’s Office reopened its investigation, citing policy breaches around weapon use and conduct — violations that could have led to discipline. Jackson’s resignation, however, ended any possibility of internal punishment. The case will now be reviewed by Florida’s Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission, and Jackson is barred from future employment with the agency. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/69187d17696132c4