On October 26, 2023, at approximately 4:15 PM, the Glades County Sheriff’s Office received a call for service at 1111 10th Street in Buckhead Ridge, Florida. Upon arrival, deputies found Ronnie Thompson, a 74-year-old man, deceased from a single gunshot wound.
The investigation into the incident is still active, but as of the current reports, the authorities believe that the victim took his own life and that no foul play is involved. The Sheriff’s Office has stated that there is no threat to the citizens of Buckhead Ridge due to this incident.
Ronnie Thompson was not a resident of the area where the incident occurred, as indicated by other sources. However, the specific details of his residence or any connections to Buckhead Ridge are not provided in the available reports.
There is no mention of any suspects or arrests related to this incident, reinforcing the belief that it was a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The case remains under investigation, but the preliminary findings suggest that it was not a result of external violence.
