A former Marion County deputy, Leslie Boileau, has been charged with manslaughter after fatally shooting his girlfriend during a gun cleaning session. According to police reports, Boileau claimed the accidental discharge occurred while he was showing his girlfriend how to use a pistol rifle.
Now-former Florida deputy accused of manslaughter after he shot, killed girlfriend while cleaning gunsPay once, use forever—Microsoft Office 2021 is just $34.97– A Marion County deputy was accused of manslaughter on Thursday after he said he accidentally shot his girlfriend in the head while the two were cleaning guns, according to the Ocala Police Department.
Leslie Boileau, 32, and his girlfriend lived together and had just returned from dinner when Boileau told officers that his girlfriend had asked him to show her how to use a pistol rifle when “they were pointing them at each other,” and his gun went off, WKMG reported.“I know this looks really bad. I told her I did not want this to happen,” Boileau said, according to an affidavit.
“We are deeply saddened by this tragic incident. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victim’s family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.” Ocala Police Chief Mike Balken said in a statement. “The Ocala Police Department is working with the State Attorney’s Office to ensure justice is served.”
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office said Boileau was “immediately terminated” after working as a sheriff’s deputy for eight years. “We are heartbroken for the family and friends of the victim. Tens of thousands of law enforcement officers do their job commendably every day. But unfortunately, the tragic actions of just one are felt through the entire law enforcement community. The Ocala Police Department has the support of my office as they continue to finish their investigation of this tragic incident,” Sheriff Billy Woods said in a release.
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