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William J. Gentry Jr.
- May. 07, 2018 -
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Resided: |
FL, USA
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Born: | Unk |
Fallen: | May. 07, 2018 |
Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male / 40 yrs. of age |
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Dept: | Highlands County Sheriff's Office - FL
400 S. Eucalyptus Street Sebring, FL
33870 USA (863)402-7200 |
County: | Highlands |
Dept. Type: | County/Police |
Hero's Rank: | Deputy |
Sworn Date: | 3/2005 |
FBI Class: | Homicide - Gun |
Weapon Class: | Firearm |
Agency URL: | Click Here
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Badge: | 2247 |
On The Job: |
9 years
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Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: |
Joseph Edward Ables :: Caucasian
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Male
- 69 years old
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Location: |
Lake Placid,
Highlands County,
FL
USA
Sun. May. 06, 2018
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Summary: |
Deputy Sheriff William Gentry succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained the previous night while responding to an animal abuse call at a home in the 200 block of Baltimore Way in which a homeowner's cat had been fatally shot with a pellet gun.
He and a deputy he was training had responded to the victim's home. During the investigation Deputy Gentry went to the suspect's home, a convicted felon who lived next door, to make contact with him. As he stood at the front door the suspect opened fire on him, shooting him in the head.
The 69-year-old subject(Joseph Edward Ables) was taken into custody at the scene and charged with numerous crimes.
Deputy Gentry was flown to Lee Memorial Hospital where he succumbed to his wound the following day.
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Last Updated: May. 27, 2018 |
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