Fatal Shooting in Fort Walton Beach Leaves One Dead, One Injured

Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office responds to a shooting incident near Shirley Drive and Marler Street in Fort Walton Beach on April 26, 2025. Image credit: OCSO

Fort Walton Beach, FL – A shooting near the intersection of Shirley Drive and Marler Street in Fort Walton Beach resulted in one man dead and another injured on Saturday, April 26, 2025.

The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) is investigating the incident, which occurred in the early afternoon.

Deputies responded to reports of shots fired around 2:30 PM. They found one man deceased at the scene and a second individual injured, who was taken to a local hospital for treatment. The identities of the individuals have not been released.

The Fort Walton Beach Police Department assisted the OCSO at the scene. The area was secured for investigation, with a marked OCSO vehicle visible at the intersection. The investigation is ongoing, and the circumstances leading to the shooting are still under review.

The OCSO is asking for public assistance. Anyone with information can contact the OCSO at 850-651-7400 or Emerald Coast Crime Stoppers at 850-863-TIPS.