A correctional deputy was shot in the south of Florida on Monday evening in what the authorities describe as a “targeted” attack.
THE The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Bureau said that the deputies had responded to shots in the 1400 block from Northwest Avenue D, Belle Glade, at 7:32 p.m. on Monday.
On the scene, the deputies discovered that the victim was an assistant to the 39 -year -old correctional services.
“Upon their arrival, they found an adult man suffering from gunshot wounds. He was immediately transported to a local hospital for medical treatment,” PBCSO said in a statement.
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A correctional assistant on leave has been shot in what the authorities describe as a “targeted” incident Monday evening in Palm Beach, Florida. (Fox News)
Limited details were available, but the sheriff’s office said that “this incident was targeted” when the deputy’s death on social networks were announced.
The deputy, whose name has not yet been released, had been with the agency for three years.
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The correctional deputy was identified as a 39 -year -old man who had served with the Sheriff’s Bureau of Palm Beach County for three years. (Fox News)
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A suspect has not yet been identified.
The authorities say they determined that “the incident was targeted”. (Fox News)
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The Sheriff’s Office said additional information will be published as it will be available.
“We are to say to say the least,” said Pbcso at the end of his declaration.
