A 39-year-old off-duty corrections deputy with the Palm Beach Sheriff's Office was killed in a targeted shooting in Belle Glade, Florida. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening, and the deputy was transported to St. Mary's Hospital where they were pronounced dead. Authorities are investigating the motive behind the attack.
The deputy killed was 39-years-old and had been with the agency for three years. Florida The incident occurred at 7:32 p.m. when deputies from the Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office in Florida were dispatched to reports of gunfire in the 1400 block of NW Avenue D, in Belle Glade, according to a statement from the Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday.“The victim is an off-duty PBSO Corrections Deputy, who was taken to St.
Officials have not yet named the deputy but did confirm that the officer killed was 39-years-old and had been with the agency for three years, police said.Authorities also did not release any information on their investigation or why they were able to conclude that the attack was targeted at the officer involved.
A ceremonial escort took place on Tuesday evening in honor of the slain offifer from St. Mary’s Hospital to the Medical Examiner’s Office.Authorities said that additional information will be provided as it becomes available.
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