Man killed after pointing gun at Brevard deputies during Mims welfare check, sheriff says

A local news story from Florida, reported by WESH Orlando.

Local News · Florida · October 11, 2026

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Authorities said the 79-year-old man pulled a handgun from beneath his leg and pointed it at deputies as they tried to take him into custody under Florida’s Baker Act.

Reported by WESH Orlando, October 11, 2026. Read the full story at WESH Orlando →

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