A sheriff’s deputy from Orange Beach, Alabama, is reported to have killed an office employee he was in a relationship with before taking his own life.
The deputy, identified as Kenneth Booth, and the office employee, Lexi White, reportedly had a disagreement on Thursday, September 7. As the situation escalated, Booth is said to have drawn his weapon, shot White, and then turned the gun on himself.
Lexi White had a long-standing association with the sheriff’s office. Sheriff Matt Gentry mentioned in the press release that White began her employment with the office when she was just 16 and later assumed the role of a shift supervisor.
The specific reasons behind the disagreement and the circumstances leading up to the event are still under investigation. The sheriff’s office is collaborating with local authorities to gather more insights into the incident.
Both families and the community have been deeply affected by this event. The sheriff’s office has expressed their condolences to the families involved and is urging the public to provide any additional information that might assist in understanding the incident better.
