William Gentry

Death by Force

William Gentry, a 40-year-old white male, tragically lost his life on May 6, 2018, in Lake Placid, Florida. Deputy Gentry, who served with the Highlands County Sheriff's Office, responded to a call regarding a neighbor suspected of shooting a cat. Upon arriving at the scene, he approached the residence of Joseph Edward Ables, a 69-year-old white male. As Deputy Gentry reached the front door, Ables shot him in the head, leading to his critical injury. Despite being airlifted to Lee Memorial Hospi ...Read More

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