Senseless Death. Sheriff Deputy killed over a cat.
Neighbor shot the cat, and then shot the deputy when he knocked on the door.
Florida sheriff’s deputy shot, killed in Highlands County
Highlands County Sheriff Paul Blackman explained to reporters what allegedly happened. Blackman said that after speaking with the cat's owner, Gentry approached the man suspected of shooting the cat, 69-year-old Joseph Edward Ables, at his Lake Placid front door.
“Things turned frighteningly ugly when Ables then allegedly shot Gentry in the head shortly before 8 p.m. Sunday. The 40-year-old deputy was airlifted to a hospital,” Topic Pulse reported.
Gov. Rick Scott released a statement on Gentry’s death.
“Each day, Florida’s brave men and women in law enforcement selflessly place the safety of others above their own. Today, my wife, Ann, and I join all Floridians in mourning the loss of another Florida hero, Deputy William Gentry, whose life has now been senselessly taken,” Scott said. “Last night, I spoke with Highlands County Sheriff Paul Blackman and committed all available state resources they may need. We will not stand for anyone who hurts our law enforcement.
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/opinion/audience/roger-simmons/os-ae-sheriff-deputy-cat-shot-20180507-story.html
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