Florida Man Shot, Killed Roommate Because He Was ‘Annoying': Deputies

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Deputies have charged a central Florida man in the May shooting death of his roommate who officials say he shot with a pellet air rifle because he was “being annoying”

Lake County Sheriff's Office deputies charged Jesse Hill with manslaughter and tampering with evidence in the May 4th death of Ernie WilburnDeputies have charged a central Florida man in the May shooting death of his roommate who officials say he shot with a pellet air rifle because he was"being annoying."reports Lake County Sheriff's Office deputies charged Jesse Hill with manslaughter and tampering with evidence in the May 4th death of Ernie Wilburn.

According to a police report, deputies responded to an Altoona home after two"cryptic" emergency calls. Investigators found that Wilburn had a puncture wound to his left rib area and had been moved after he died. Wilburn had a .22 caliber pellet-style projectile in one of his lungs, according to an autopsy. Deputies found a .22 caliber air rifle outside the home during a search.

 

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