Former BCSO deputy pleads guilty in accidental shooting

Name: Former BCSO deputy pleads guilty in accidental shooting
Uploaded: 2026-01-15T21:10:06Z
Description: A sentencing hearing was held on Thursday for Andrew Lawson, a former Brevard County Sheriff's deputy accused of shooting and killing 23-year-old fellow deputy Austin Walsh after, officials say, he 'jokingly' pointed a gun at him. FOX 35 News+ took part of the hearing live.

A sentencing hearing was held on Thursday for Andrew Lawson, a former Brevard County Sheriff's deputy accused of shooting and killing 23-year-old fellow deputy Austin Walsh after, officials say, he 'jokingly' pointed a gun at him. FOX 35 News+ took part of the hearing live.

Posted January 15, 2026 4:10pm EST