PBSO Identifies Delray Beach Man Charged After Shot By Deputy

DELRAY BEACH, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2026 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — The Delray Beach man shot Wednesday afternoon by a Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Deputy was publicly identified by PBSO Thursday. PBSO issued this statement to BocaNewsNow.com:

>>Alexander Bucspun, D.O.B. 02/18/2003 has been arrested and is charged with (3) counts of Aggravated Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer and (1) count of Aggravated Assault with a deadly weapon. The Deputy involved is on “Administrative Leave” with pay which is the standard protocol. This investigation is open and ongoing with FDLE.<<

Here is the original statement PBSO sent to us late Wednesday:

>>At 1:40 pm PBSO Deputies responded to 15000 block of Jackson Rd. Unincorporated, Delray Beach in reference to a welfare check. Upon arrival Deputies encountered a male holding a shotgun. Upon seeing the Deputies, the suspect raised a shotgun pointing it at the Deputies. One of the Deputies fired his weapon, striking the suspect.

The Deputies rendered aid to the suspect until PBCFR arrived. The suspect was transported to an area hospital for his injuries. FDLE Investigators and the State’s Attorney’s Office Investigators responded to the scene. FDLE will be handling the investigation. This investigation is open and ongoing. Charges are pending for the 23 year old suspect.<<