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WILLIAM PAUL THOMAS MAY



Officer Rank: Deputy Sheriff

Department: Walton County, Florida, S.O.

End of Watch: 04/02/2025

Cause: Gunfire

Age: 38

Length of Service: 5


Deputy Sheriff May was shot and killed after responding to a disturbance call at a local store. Deputy May escorted the suspect out of the store when the suspect pulled out a gun and shot Deputy May several times. Deputy May was able to return gunfire and the suspect died at the scene. Deputy May was transported to a hospital where he later succumbed to his gunshot wounds.

 

 

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