A corrections deputy was shot and killed in south Florida on Monday night in what authorities are describing as a « targeted » attack.
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to reports of gunfire in the 1400 block of Northwest Avenue D, Belle Glade, at 7:32 p.m. on Monday.
At the scene, deputies discovered the victim was a 39-year-old off-duty corrections deputy.
« Upon arrival, they found an adult male suffering from gunshot wounds. He was immediately transported to a local hospital for medical treatment, » PBCSO said in a statement.
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Limited details were available, but the sheriff’s office said « this incident was targeted » when announcing the deputy’s death on social media.
The deputy, whose name has not yet been released, had been with the agency for three years.
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A ceremonial escort took place late Monday night from St. Mary’s Hospital in West Palm Beach to the county medical examiner’s office.
A suspect has not yet been identified.
The sheriff’s office said additional information will be released as it becomes available.
« We are distraught to say the least, » PBCSO said at the end of its statement.
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