Police Arrest Deltona Teen After Fatal Shooting
Ty Iaquinto faces murder charges following a December shooting on El Campo Avenue.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Crime — General
Authorities arrested 18-year-old Ty Iaquinto in connection with the shooting death of a 17-year-old victim. The incident took place during an alleged attempted robbery.
Why it matters
The arrest marks a new development in a case involving multiple suspects who traveled from Tampa to Deltona for a planned rifle trade. The victim died from multiple gunshot wounds during the encounter.
Ty Iaquinto faces charges of third-degree and second-degree felony murder. Co-suspects Brian Reardon and Kobe James Bedat have already entered no contest pleas.
The players
Ty Iaquinto
An 18-year-old suspect who faces felony murder charges related to the fatal shooting.
Brian Reardon
A 20-year-old co-suspect who previously pleaded no contest to charges related to the incident.
Kobe James Bedat
A 15-year-old co-suspect who also pleaded no contest to his charges in the case.
Brenden Watkins
The 17-year-old victim who died from multiple gunshot wounds during the attempted robbery.
The details
The suspects allegedly drove from Tampa to the 2000 block of El Campo Avenue to trade a rifle, but the victim reportedly attempted to rob them upon their arrival. Iaquinto is accused of hiding a rifle in a neighbor's bushes following the fatal event.
Timeline
The shooting occurred at 8:49 p.m. on December 25, 2025.
Suspects Brian Reardon and Kobe James Bedat were taken into custody in April 2026.
The arrest of Ty Iaquinto was announced on October 29, 2026.
Legal Context
This case follows the state's precedent of charging participants with felony murder when a death occurs during a criminal act. It mirrors recent prosecutions where accomplices face identical charges to the shooter under Florida's legal standards.
Residents on El Campo Avenue may see continued police presence as legal proceedings move through the court system. Local authorities use such cases to remind the public of the severe consequences associated with participation in violent criminal attempts.
The takeaway
This case highlights how Florida law prosecutes all participants in a felony if a death occurs, even for those not directly involved in the trigger action. Families should be aware that even secondary involvement in robbery attempts can lead to life-altering felony murder charges.
Further reading
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