Flagler Deputy Resigns Amid Accidental Shooting Invetigation

Now-former Master Deputy Bryan Jackson has resigned from the Flagler County Sheriff's Office following an investigation into a shooting incident in 2025. Jackson reportedly accidentally hit an 11-year-old neighbor while firing an agency rifle. The incident that led to Jackson's resignation took place on August 27, 2025. Jackson was reportedly at his property in Daytona North (also known as the Mondex) in west Flagler County. He was with his daughter, new employee Kailen Jackson, apparently firing her agency-issued rifle at a berm near the home. One stray bullet grazed the juvenile victim while he was inside his home playing video games. Initially, the FCSO was pursuing criminal charges against Jackson. After an analysis by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the State Attorney's Office declined to charge him. The FCSO's internal investigation was a separate matter from potential criminal proceedings against Jackson; there was still the matter of his employment to be dealt with. "After a lengthy and thorough investigation, the State Attorney's Office reviewed the facts in this case and decided not to file criminal charges against Mr. Jackson," Chief of Staff Mark Strobridge said. "Mr. Jackson's decision to resign concludes the administrative process, but our commitment to professionalism, accountability, and public trust remains unchanged." On Thursday the FCSO announced that they concluded their investigation, finding that Jackson indeed violated agency policy. "Under FCSO policies, agency-issued and approved weapons shall be loaded only with agency-issued ammunition and used only at an FCSO authorized range for practice or training purposes," the agency said in a statement. The consequences of violating this policy may include termination, according to the FCSO Standards of Conduct. Instead, Jackson has chosen to step down voluntarily. His daughter Kailen Jackson, whose rifle was used in the incident, has also previously resigned from the FCSO. "I regret to inform you that I must resign in order to pursue new opportunities that will better support my family's needs at this time," Jackson said in his resignation letter. The letter did not mention the shooting incident. "This was not an easy decision, and I want to express my sincere appreciation for everything I have gained while working here."