The Orange County Sheriff’s Office has identified the 19-year-old suspect who was shot and killed by a deputy last week after bringing a gun into a 7-Eleven convenience store in Orlando.
In a media release on Wednesday, July 17, OCSO identified the deceased suspect as 19-year-old Tristan James Robert Mayberry.
According to the sheriff’s office, on Friday, July 12, one of its units was conducting surveillance on a house where gang members, who were suspected of multiple crimes, were located. During that surveillance, shortly before noon, a man – later identified as Mayberry – was observed exiting the house while holding a gun.
Mayberry then proceeded to walk into the 7-Eleven convenience store located at 4011 W Oak Ridge Road. Once inside the store, deputies attempted to make contact with him, but he allegedly refused to stop and began reaching toward a gun in his waistband.
In a press conference held later that afternoon, Orange County Sheriff John Mina stated that Mayberry was instructed by deputies to stop multiple times. When Mayberry failed to comply with those instructions, he was shot by one of the deputies.
After being struck by a gunshot, Mayberry fell to the ground, and a struggle ensued for his gun. During that struggle, Mayberry was shot a second time, according to Sheriff Mina.
The deputies performed first aid on Mayberry, but he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. His firearm – a Glock with an extended magazine – was recovered inside the convenience store.
No deputies were harmed during the incident.
In an update on Wednesday, July 17, OCSO stated that “body-worn camera video from this event will be released within 30 days of the incident,” which is per the agency’s policy.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is conducting an investigation into the deputy-involved shooting, and their findings will be turned over to the State Attorney’s Office for review. Once that process has been completed, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office will conduct its own internal investigation.
“The deputy that fired their weapon is on temporary, paid administrative leave pending the initial FDLE review,” stated OCSO.
No further details were provided by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.