Katie Reid, a 62-year-old woman from Apopka, Florida, tragically died on June 6, 2016. The incident occurred when her husband, Darrell Reid, accidentally shot her in the head while cleaning his gun at their home. Katie Reid was immediately rushed to Florida Hospital Apopka, where she was later pronounced dead. The couple, who were both pastors at Happy Hill Ministries, had been married since 1980 and had known each other since they were 12 years old.
The Orange County Sheriff's Office
labeled the incident as a death investigation. Darrell Reid, 63, was not arrested or charged at the time, and the shooting was considered accidental. However, the investigation remained open and active. The couple's home had been the site of numerous police visits over the past three years, with deputies responding to 23 calls for service. A close family friend, who wished to remain anonymous, described the couple's relationship as violent. Darrell Reid's criminal history included several arrests for violent offenses, the most recent being in 2014 for aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, although that charge was not prosecuted.
Katie Reid, a retired special education teacher, and her husband ran their ministry from their home, aiming to help the lost, lonely, and hopeless. Despite their public image as devoted pastors, the couple's private life was marked by turmoil and conflict. The investigation into Katie Reid's death continued, with authorities examining the circumstances surrounding the shooting and the couple's troubled history.
