(CMR) Two Florida sheriff deputies from Hillsborough County were found dead after a suspected murder-suicide that took place at a St. Augustine vacation rental home on Saturday. The two were said to be involved in a romantic relationship.
Officials with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said their preliminary investigation showed the gunshot wound that killed Detective Daniel Leyden seems to be self-inflicted, and indicated he was the sole shooter. However, they did not identify the other victim. The incident is being investigated as a murder-suicide.
Other deputies that were vacation with them reported hearing arguing before sounds of gunshots, the station reported.
“Our Sheriff’s Office family is still reeling from the shock of this unthinkable tragedy,” Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said in a statement.
“My prayers for strength and comfort are with the families and loved ones of these deputies and every member of Team HCSO affected by this painful loss. Violence is never a solution, and I urge any employee who is dealing with a crisis to take advantage of the many resources our agency has created over the past several years, which include Peer Support, Chaplains, and a clinical psychologist. Help is just a phone call away,” the statement continued.
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