Posted on 04/03/2025 7:07:51 AM PDT by Sharkfish
Walton County is in the Florida Panhandle.
Our next door county neighbor to the east.......
Prayers for Deputy William May, his wife, and their children.
More here...
https://www.odmp.org/officer/27369-deputy-sheriff-william-may
Per the above, Deputy May had decided not to arrest the perp, just escort the perp from the store, then the perp turned and shot Deputy May anyway...
What the...
There is no such thing as a routine disturbance call.
Rest in peace.
no ID on perp?
Was it them Yogi?
The suspect, whom Adkinson declined to name.
No ID on the perp tells us who it was..
The Coulter principle
The suspect died at the scene.
Who shot Deputy Will May?
The suspect has not been identified by the Walton County Sheriff’s office. Adkinson said the suspect’s history did not indicate violent behavior, and the only interactions between the suspect and law enforcement were welfare checks.
https://www.joingivers.com/learn/welfare-checks
Key Takeaways
A welfare check is an in-person visit by law enforcement to ensure an individual’s safety when there are concerns about their well-being.
Common reasons to request one include prolonged lack of contact, known crises, or signs of neglect.
To initiate a welfare check, contact your local police department’s non-emergency number, provide detailed information about the individual, and consider accompanying officers if your presence might be beneficial.
My Dad used to live in Walton County.
“The sheriff did not identify the suspect by name during his press conference. However, he did say his past record includes “nothing that would indicate any level of violence.”
“The subject was a concealed weapons permit holder,” Sheriff Adkinson said. “He had other weapons in his residence when we searched it. But nothing to indicate violence. In fact, he had not been arrested by this organization.”
The sheriff added the suspect had been living in the area for the past several years. Law enforcement had dealings with him in the past couple years for minor issues, including welfare checks, according to Adkinson.”
He was brought to our hospital. Tragic. Dozens of police/emergency vehicles were lit up around the hospital and the route away.
Very.
I think so, Boo-Boo.
The suspect, whom Adkinson declined to name, died at the scene.
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