An off-duty corrections officer in Florida was shot and killed in a “focused assault,” in response to police.
The incident occurred at 7:32 p.m. when deputies from the Palm Seashore Sheriff’s Workplace in Florida had been dispatched to studies of gunfire within the 1400 block of NW Avenue D, in Belle Glade, in response to a press release from the Palm Seashore Sheriff’s Workplace on Tuesday.
“The sufferer is an off-duty PBSO Corrections Deputy, who was taken to St. Mary’s Hospital, however sadly was pronounced lifeless shortly after arriving,” authorities mentioned. “Additional investigation decided that this incident was focused.”
Officers haven’t but named the deputy however did affirm that the officer killed was 39-years-old and had been with the company for 3 years, police mentioned.
Authorities additionally didn’t launch any data on their investigation or why they had been capable of conclude that the assault was focused on the officer concerned.
A ceremonial escort befell on Tuesday night in honor of the slain offifer from St. Mary’s Hospital to the Medical Examiner’s Workplace.
“We’re distraught to say the least,” mentioned the Palm Seashore Sheriff’s Workplace.
Authorities mentioned that extra data can be supplied because it turns into out there.
The investigation is presently open and ongoing.
