Poinciana Walmart shooting: Shots fired at outlet on Cypress Parkway; details emerge

Shots were fired inside a Walmart on Cypress Parkway, Poinciana. The Osceola County Sheriff's Office confirmed the shooting and is investigating.

Updated on: Feb 20, 2026, 08:00:51 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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A shooting took place at the Walmart on Cypress Parkway in Poinciana, Florida, on Thursday afternoon. The sheriff's office in Osceola County, Florida confirmed that the shooting took place inside the Walmart and they are investigating it.

The sheriff's office described the shooting as an “active and ongoing investigation” and asked people to avoid the area. The update read: “We are asking the public to avoid the area to allow first responders to work safely and efficiently. Expect a heavy law enforcement presence and traffic delays.”

No further updates have been provided in the case after one hour of the first update.

Poinciana is a residential community in central Florida spanning parts of Osceola and Polk counties, south of Orlando.

This story is developing.

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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