June 4, 2025

Orange County, FL — On May 16, a SWAT raid ended in the fatal shooting of 32-year-old Tyrone Bartley during a drug warrant execution at his Pine Hills home.⁣

According to the OCSO, body camera footage shows deputies entering the home and encountering Bartley, who initially complied with commands but then moved toward a bedroom door behind which a rifle was later found.

Inside the home, officers seized 370 grams of fentanyl-laced cocaine, two handguns, and a rifle. Sheriff John Mina defended the use of SWAT, citing the known presence of weapons and drugs.⁣

Bartley's family disputes the official story, claiming he wasn't reaching for a weapon. His girlfriend called on deputies to "admit you made a mistake."⁣

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating. The deputy involved has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome.